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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

V50 JLCMOT history

V50 JLC is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

V50 JLC red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,848 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 JLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 JLC was last recorded at 109,848 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 21,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,713 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
21,135 miles
Average per year
6,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,848 miles
  • 2024 – 88,713 miles
  • 2023 – 68,999 miles
  • 2022 – 68,211 miles
  • 2021 – 67,220 miles
  • 2020 – 65,879 miles
  • 2019 – 64,027 miles
  • 2018 – 61,981 miles
  • 2017 – 58,380 miles
  • 2016 – 48,581 miles
  • 2015 – 40,196 miles
  • 2014 – 32,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns os

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,848 miles (+21,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    435780063440
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns os
  2. Pass88,713 miles (+19,714)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    836020677302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,999 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    204794127277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,983 miles (+772)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    366502275682
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,211 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    377781775222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,220 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,220 miles
    Test number
    903111429185
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass65,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    283229641643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,879 miles (+1,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    812130464739
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass64,027 miles (+2,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    445784943745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass61,981 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    289205815910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    802373295168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail58,380 miles (+9,799)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    483430231479
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass48,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    316072420852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail48,581 miles (+8,385)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    634628211485
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass40,196 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    616573630487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,391 miles (+4,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    127547495460
    • NoteNail in the n/s/r tyre
  17. Pass32,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    367192414162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 JLC

Does V50 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 JLC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 JLC?
The MOT on V50 JLC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 JLC done?
V50 JLC was recorded at 109,848 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,685 miles a year.
Has V50 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 JLC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V50 JLC 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 V50 JLC find?
V50 JLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns os.

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