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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,595 cc

P73 CCTMOT history

P73 CCT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jul 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
91,816 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 CCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 CCT was last recorded at 91,816 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2022: 83,533 miles, lower than 97,119 miles on 22 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,814 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,816 miles
  • 2023 – 87,733 miles
  • 2022 – 83,734 miles
  • 2021 – 97,119 miles
  • 2019 – 73,450 miles
  • 2018 – 68,855 miles
  • 2017 – 64,258 miles
  • 2016 – 59,715 miles
  • 2015 – 55,707 miles
  • 2014 – 53,697 miles
  • 2013 – 51,940 miles
  • 2012 – 49,989 miles
  • 2011 – 47,554 miles
  • 2010 – 45,534 miles
  • 2009 – 43,407 miles
  • 2008 – 41,299 miles
  • 2007 – 39,400 miles
  • 2006 – 37,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,816 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section onto wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,816 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    608201154209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section onto wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail91,814 miles (+4,081)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    512275714110
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section onto wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass87,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    140324347185
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Fail87,733 miles (+3,999)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    941000808635
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass83,734 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,734 miles
    Test number
    725019797973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,533 miles (-13,586)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,533 miles
    Test number
    654235648649
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing center (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,119 miles (+18,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,119 miles
    Test number
    316670214176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,118 miles (+5,668)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    298968275112
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Load Valve Junction (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items On Dashboard & Windscreen Obscuring Drivers View (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Leak In Exhaust System (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Hole, Corroded At Rear Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,450 miles (+4,595)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    325916303523
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,855 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    406676533499
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has long travel
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail68,855 miles (+4,597)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    392511185753
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has long travel
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass64,258 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    907333283765
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass59,715 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    530631702548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,707 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    879870375152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass53,697 miles (+1,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    278611964101
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass51,940 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    855293563129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,989 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,989 miles
    Test number
    197378572164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,554 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    617199151176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,534 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,534 miles
    Test number
    212587860177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass43,407 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    713137469155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,299 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    183092968183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,400 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    481400477120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    364082576182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 CCT

Does P73 CCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P73 CCT expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P73 CCT?
The MOT on P73 CCT expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P73 CCT done?
P73 CCT was recorded at 91,816 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 3,065 miles a year.
Has P73 CCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 CCT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P73 CCT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P73 CCT find?
P73 CCT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front lower brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill section onto wheel arch.

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