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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V715 DJAMOT history

V715 DJA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
75,837 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V715 DJA
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
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V715 DJA was last recorded at 75,837 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,398 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,439 miles
Average per year
2,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,837 miles
  • 2021 – 73,398 miles
  • 2020 – 73,103 miles
  • 2019 – 70,934 miles
  • 2018 – 69,242 miles
  • 2017 – 66,910 miles
  • 2016 – 64,157 miles
  • 2015 – 60,854 miles
  • 2014 – 59,978 miles
  • 2013 – 58,363 miles
  • 2012 – 55,700 miles
  • 2011 – 52,747 miles
  • 2010 – 49,325 miles
  • 2009 – 46,683 miles
  • 2008 – 44,734 miles
  • 2007 – 40,584 miles
  • 2006 – 36,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,837 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    229171608277
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail75,837 miles (+2,439)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    926691167195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun-visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,398 miles (+295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    949833486965
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, at ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,103 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    416708983150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail73,066 miles (+2,132)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,066 miles
    Test number
    952930230083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    237159497078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,934 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    319083988766
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass69,242 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    151611468793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass66,910 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    402164823529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,157 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    506310395659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  11. Fail64,061 miles (+3,207)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    817809229541
    • 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  12. Pass60,854 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    295363135193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail60,807 miles (+829)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    435098525197
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass59,978 miles (+1,615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    147594934121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteLow brake performance pass

  15. Pass58,363 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    245592043194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,273 miles (+2,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    207925133143
    • FailureRear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

  17. Pass55,700 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    266247932102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,747 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    427755941158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,325 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    291223030486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,683 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    103428349114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,734 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,734 miles
    Test number
    481157458155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass44,476 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    192218998452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,584 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,584 miles
    Test number
    312386787010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    774136696001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V715 DJA

Does V715 DJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V715 DJA expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V715 DJA?
The MOT on V715 DJA expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V715 DJA done?
V715 DJA was recorded at 75,837 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 2,315 miles a year.
Has V715 DJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V715 DJA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V715 DJA 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 V715 DJA find?
V715 DJA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 5 more.

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