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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V711 LKJMOT history

V711 LKJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2024
Mileage
141,037 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V711 LKJ was last recorded at 141,037 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 1,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,683 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,354 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,037 miles
  • 2021 – 139,683 miles
  • 2020 – 135,230 miles
  • 2019 – 120,389 miles
  • 2018 – 110,008 miles
  • 2017 – 106,862 miles
  • 2016 – 102,347 miles
  • 2015 – 96,867 miles
  • 2014 – 91,746 miles
  • 2013 – 86,903 miles
  • 2012 – 82,042 miles
  • 2011 – 76,979 miles
  • 2010 – 72,600 miles
  • 2008 – 64,847 miles
  • 2007 – 55,767 miles
  • 2006 – 48,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,037 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,037 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,037 miles
    Test number
    974105328818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,683 miles (+4,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,683 miles
    Test number
    352591279708
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass135,230 miles (+14,841)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,230 miles
    Test number
    445971313878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,389 miles (+10,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    623457114915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,008 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    575934187821
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front

  6. Pass106,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    801270108551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail106,862 miles (+4,515)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    632253378708
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass102,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    346502351832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail102,344 miles (+5,477)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    361970854061
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed from load valve rubbed on exhaust (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass96,867 miles (+14)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    957639795022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail96,853 miles (+5,107)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    105081495492
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and Rear number plates poor condition
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn thin
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass91,746 miles (+4,843)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,746 miles
    Test number
    996758574079
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteWear starting on front pads

  13. Pass86,903 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,903 miles
    Test number
    516488693022
    • NoteBacking on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

  14. Fail86,889 miles (+4,847)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,889 miles
    Test number
    308175593065
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBacking on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

  15. Pass82,042 miles (+5,063)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    146336692497
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre is Perishing
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is Perishing

  16. Pass76,979 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    616327281004
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  17. Fail76,976 miles (+4,376)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    146395081485
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Pass72,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    152428590448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,596 miles (+7,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    592708890059
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass64,847 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    371873558409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,841 miles (+9,074)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    491262258227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,767 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    663502847270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,557 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,557 miles
    Test number
    373153646291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside number plate light has temporary repair

Questions about V711 LKJ

Does V711 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V711 LKJ expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V711 LKJ?
The MOT on V711 LKJ expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V711 LKJ done?
V711 LKJ was recorded at 141,037 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has V711 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 LKJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on V711 LKJ 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 V711 LKJ find?
V711 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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