VOLKSWAGEN POLO RJ59VKE has 24 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 137,832 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 14:33.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 15th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

RJ59VKE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH APRIL 2027137,832 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Fluctuation From Front Brakes During Brake Test
FAILED3RD APRIL 2026137,597 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Low On Inside/outside Edge
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn
  6. ADVISORY - Fluctuation From Front Brakes During Brake Test
PASSED24TH MARCH 20259TH APRIL 2026124,993 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH MARCH 2025124,993 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH APRIL 20249TH APRIL 2025117,753 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 202322ND MAY 2024111,710 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In N/s/f Steering Arm
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Underside Corroded
FAILED23RD MAY 2023111,709 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In N/s/f Steering Arm
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Underside Corroded
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH MAY 2023111,695 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Crack On Tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH MAY 202211TH MAY 2023105,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Starting To Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Pipe Around Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED5TH MAY 2022105,081 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Starting To Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Pipe Around Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MAY 20219TH MAY 202292,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED6TH MAY 202192,137 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outer Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED7TH MAY 20206TH MAY 202187,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Rack End
FAILED6TH MAY 202087,939 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition Casing Coming Away (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH MARCH 201913TH MARCH 202073,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edge To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201813TH MARCH 201957,858 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201710TH SEPTEMBER 201856,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 201756,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20166TH SEPTEMBER 201750,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201523RD AUGUST 201644,013 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 201428TH DECEMBER 201540,305 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Splits / Cracks On Tread
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 201440,305 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Splits / Cracks On Tread
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201328TH DECEMBER 201433,247 MI
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201228TH DECEMBER 201326,097 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RJ59VKE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

RJ59VKE MOT Comments

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RJ59VKE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 137,832 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,108 miles

RJ59VKE FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration RJ59VKE was manufactured on Monday 28th December 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 137,832 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,108 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RJ59VKE has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 38 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 24 Major, 5 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does RJ59VKE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 RJ59VKE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RJ59VKE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 RJ59VKE does have Tax. Read more

When does RJ59VKE Tax expire?

The current Tax for RJ59VKE will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does RJ59VKE MOT expire?

The current MOT for RJ59VKE will expire in 11 months on Thursday 15th April 2027. Read more

When did RJ59VKE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RJ59VKE was on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 14:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RJ59VKE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for RJ59VKE we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has RJ59VKE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for RJ59VKE we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RJ59VKE?

RJ59VKE is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has RJ59VKE done?

The odometer reading for RJ59VKE at the last MOT in April 2026 was 137,832 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,108 miles per year. Read more

How old is RJ59VKE?

The vehicle RJ59VKE was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Monday 28th December 2009. Read more

What colour is RJ59VKE?

The official colour of RJ59VKE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does RJ59VKE have?

RJ59VKE has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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