Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,296 cc
M442 TMOMOT history
M442 TMO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,673 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 47,673 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M442 TMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,296 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 26 May 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M442 TMO was last recorded at 47,673 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 47,006 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 667 miles
- Average per year
- 878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,673 miles
- 2025 – 47,006 miles
- 2024 – 46,539 miles
- 2023 – 45,608 miles
- 2022 – 44,668 miles
- 2021 – 44,407 miles
- 2020 – 44,161 miles
- 2019 – 43,763 miles
- 2018 – 43,202 miles
- 2017 – 42,338 miles
- 2016 – 41,740 miles
- 2015 – 39,566 miles
- 2014 – 39,072 miles
- 2013 – 38,367 miles
- 2012 – 38,157 miles
- 2011 – 37,611 miles
- 2010 – 35,964 miles
- 2009 – 34,951 miles
- 2008 – 32,288 miles
- 2007 – 30,960 miles
- 2006 – 29,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,673 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms rusty
- AdvisoryHoles in both front wings lower section
- AdvisoryRear axle beam rusty
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,673 miles (+667)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 47,673 miles
- Test number
- 276167257003
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms rusty
- AdvisoryHoles in both front wings lower section
- AdvisoryRear axle beam rusty
Pass47,006 miles (+467)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 47,006 miles
- Test number
- 207127619944
- AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass46,539 miles (+931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 46,539 miles
- Test number
- 252069182225
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,608 miles (+940)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 45,608 miles
- Test number
- 270812701262
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension and subframe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryLower front wings very corroded
Pass44,668 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 44,668 miles
- Test number
- 943804984605
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake performance low
Fail44,660 miles (+253)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,660 miles
- Test number
- 592542879210
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR bump stop broken
- AdvisoryRear both rear brake pipes corroded
Pass44,407 miles (+246)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 44,407 miles
- Test number
- 165054432497
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to bottom of both front wings
Pass44,161 miles (+398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 44,161 miles
- Test number
- 852702552945
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass43,763 miles (+561)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,763 miles
- Test number
- 812079051506
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm's corroded
Pass43,202 miles (+864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 43,202 miles
- Test number
- 814040207673
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass42,338 miles (+598)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 42,338 miles
- Test number
- 566189928123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (pipe between rear flexi and cylinders) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (pipe between rear flexi and cylinders) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 41,740 miles
- Test number
- 350819826514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,740 miles (+2,174)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,740 miles
- Test number
- 489248267804
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass39,566 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,566 miles
- Test number
- 739105805152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,072 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,072 miles
- Test number
- 277183214120
- NoteN/s noumber plate light damaged
Fail39,072 miles (+705)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,072 miles
- Test number
- 755613014198
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s noumber plate light damaged
Pass38,367 miles (+210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 225633313116
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,157 miles (+546)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,157 miles
- Test number
- 245136012105
- NoteBrake fluid cap broken this could cause the hand brake/brake fluid warning light to come on
- NoteRear silencer in poor condition
Pass37,611 miles (+1,647)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 37,611 miles
- Test number
- 955030711128
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside front strut top mountings have slight play.
Pass35,964 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,964 miles
- Test number
- 293571410468
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,951 miles (+2,663)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,951 miles
- Test number
- 554422419110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,288 miles (+1,328)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,288 miles
- Test number
- 520134418110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 30,960 miles
- Test number
- 342653417184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,960 miles (+989)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,960 miles
- Test number
- 474988507123
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass29,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,971 miles
- Test number
- 502757516183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M442 TMO
- Does M442 TMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M442 TMO is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M442 TMO?
- The MOT on M442 TMO is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M442 TMO done?
- M442 TMO was recorded at 47,673 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 878 miles a year.
- Has M442 TMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M442 TMO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on M442 TMO 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 M442 TMO find?
- M442 TMO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust rusty; front suspension arms rusty; holes in both front wings lower section, and 1 more.
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