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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V728 JCVMOT history

V728 JCV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2021
Mileage
205,090 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 JCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

V728 JCV was last recorded at 205,090 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 6,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,118 miles · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,972 miles
Average per year
8,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 205,090 miles
  • 2020 – 198,118 miles
  • 2019 – 192,817 miles
  • 2018 – 184,943 miles
  • 2017 – 178,202 miles
  • 2016 – 168,972 miles
  • 2015 – 161,842 miles
  • 2014 – 156,560 miles
  • 2013 – 150,017 miles
  • 2012 – 147,454 miles
  • 2011 – 142,736 miles
  • 2010 – 134,326 miles
  • 2009 – 120,727 miles
  • 2008 – 104,936 miles
  • 2007 – 88,507 miles
  • 2006 – 77,434 miles
  • 2005 – 71,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail205,090 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail205,090 miles (+6,972)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,090 miles
    Test number
    743748665387
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,118 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,118 miles
    Test number
    310652286771
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail198,078 miles (+5,261)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,078 miles
    Test number
    348387989456
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass192,817 miles (+7,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    192,817 miles
    Test number
    895934876276
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass184,943 miles (+6,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    184,943 miles
    Test number
    897794753852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass178,202 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,202 miles
    Test number
    299394661311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,189 miles (+9,217)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,189 miles
    Test number
    950814423646
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass168,972 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    168,972 miles
    Test number
    587224924858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,842 miles
    Test number
    698399364713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,842 miles (+5,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,842 miles
    Test number
    119580966960
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass156,560 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    156,560 miles
    Test number
    687605944339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,017 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    150,017 miles
    Test number
    956530143369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,454 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,454 miles
    Test number
    419678532492
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded
    • NoteEngine very oily !
    • NoteWinscreen has a chip in zone A and at the top on the o/s
    • NoteWishbones have slightly deteriorated bushes

  14. Fail147,450 miles (+4,714)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,450 miles
    Test number
    217208932327
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded
    • NoteEngine very oily !
    • NoteWinscreen has a chip in zone A and at the top on the o/s
    • NoteWishbones have slightly deteriorated bushes

  15. Pass142,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    142,736 miles
    Test number
    497640441476
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail142,736 miles (+8,410)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,736 miles
    Test number
    327135431320
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is on the limit ! bald on inner shoulder
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder
    • NoteOil leaks - engine smothered !

  17. Pass134,326 miles (+13,599)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,326 miles
    Test number
    161465230327
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leaks -engine very oily

  18. Fail120,727 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    581565929394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,727 miles (+15,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    732535629352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,936 miles (+16,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    522444438390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,507 miles (+11,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    424310317317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,434 miles (+6,313)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    733484706345
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs changed poss with pads at next service
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing considerable cracking to sidewalls
    • NoteHeadlight aims adjusted, both slightly high and right

  23. Pass71,121 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,121 miles
    Test number
    731271805336
    • NoteAdvisory Notice: - Test Number (183061305384)

  24. Fail71,121 miles2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,121 miles
    Test number
    183061305384
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged
    • NoteFront tyre wear is uneven
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished and worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V728 JCV

Does V728 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V728 JCV expired on 10 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V728 JCV?
The MOT on V728 JCV expired on 10 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V728 JCV done?
V728 JCV was recorded at 205,090 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
Has V728 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 JCV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V728 JCV 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 V728 JCV find?
V728 JCV failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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