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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

V17 JDNMOT history

V17 JDN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

V17 JDN red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
70,538 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 JDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 JDN was last recorded at 70,538 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,878 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,660 miles
Average per year
5,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,538 miles
  • 2024 – 65,878 miles
  • 2023 – 56,739 miles
  • 2022 – 44,653 miles
  • 2021 – 30,144 miles
  • 2020 – 25,389 miles
  • 2019 – 24,133 miles
  • 2018 – 22,967 miles
  • 2017 – 21,710 miles
  • 2016 – 20,182 miles
  • 2015 – 18,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,538 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear outer skin coming away from back box

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,538 miles (+4,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    392414149023
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin coming away from back box
  2. Pass65,878 miles (+9,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    506376791275
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at central sleeve
  3. Pass56,739 miles (+12,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,739 miles
    Test number
    568420532348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroded and peeling off
  4. Pass44,653 miles (+14,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    511887557120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,144 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,144 miles
    Test number
    572972130693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,389 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,389 miles
    Test number
    282627491128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,133 miles
    Test number
    152869140576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,133 miles (+1,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,133 miles
    Test number
    623687500524
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass22,967 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,967 miles
    Test number
    569323773407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,710 miles
    Test number
    175039784358
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  11. Fail21,710 miles (+1,528)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,710 miles
    Test number
    192790823043
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked /perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked /perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Pass20,182 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,182 miles
    Test number
    764355819897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    128144577535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,424 miles (+1,912)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    831155104707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass16,512 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    459061475005
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V17 JDN

Does V17 JDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V17 JDN expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V17 JDN?
The MOT on V17 JDN expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V17 JDN done?
V17 JDN was recorded at 70,538 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
Has V17 JDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 JDN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V17 JDN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V17 JDN find?
V17 JDN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle; rear outer skin coming away from back box.

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