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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V714 EFJMOT history

V714 EFJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
36,443 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V714 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V714 EFJ was last recorded at 36,443 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,937 miles · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
1,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 36,443 miles
  • 2020 – 35,937 miles
  • 2019 – 34,848 miles
  • 2018 – 33,904 miles
  • 2017 – 31,787 miles
  • 2016 – 28,164 miles
  • 2015 – 25,509 miles
  • 2014 – 25,322 miles
  • 2013 – 22,581 miles
  • 2012 – 21,331 miles
  • 2011 – 19,740 miles
  • 2010 – 18,353 miles
  • 2009 – 14,947 miles
  • 2008 – 13,262 miles
  • 2007 – 11,956 miles
  • 2006 – 9,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,443 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,443 miles (+506)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    956820986692
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass35,937 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    216972043613
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail35,937 miles (+1,089)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    419300994423
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass34,848 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    248851038324
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Fail34,846 miles (+942)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    923152330615
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  6. Pass33,904 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,904 miles
    Test number
    461591221089
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail33,901 miles (+2,114)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,901 miles
    Test number
    632449568612
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass31,787 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,787 miles
    Test number
    710039372765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,164 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    117528035994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,154 miles (+2,645)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,154 miles
    Test number
    237882205539
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass25,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    615401395141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,509 miles (+187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    845701595149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass25,322 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    115042534256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass22,581 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    285924113216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,331 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,331 miles
    Test number
    298822442238
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass21,331 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,331 miles
    Test number
    828702842263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,740 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,740 miles
    Test number
    635756931229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,353 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,353 miles
    Test number
    514089420274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,947 miles
    Test number
    831588939237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,947 miles (+1,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,947 miles
    Test number
    984038639231
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  21. Pass13,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,262 miles
    Test number
    943231428237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,262 miles (+1,306)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,262 miles
    Test number
    732651228268
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre skuffed on outter sidewall ,

  23. Pass11,956 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,956 miles
    Test number
    813373137262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,773 miles
    Test number
    303399026278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V714 EFJ

Does V714 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V714 EFJ expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V714 EFJ?
The MOT on V714 EFJ expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V714 EFJ done?
V714 EFJ was recorded at 36,443 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 1,750 miles a year.
Has V714 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V714 EFJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V714 EFJ 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 V714 EFJ find?
V714 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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