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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc

P855 TPNMOT history

P855 TPN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
72,376 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P855 TPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P855 TPN was last recorded at 72,376 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 6,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,160 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,216 miles
Average per year
2,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,376 miles
  • 2023 – 66,160 miles
  • 2022 – 62,040 miles
  • 2021 – 58,186 miles
  • 2020 – 57,070 miles
  • 2019 – 54,854 miles
  • 2018 – 52,769 miles
  • 2017 – 49,592 miles
  • 2016 – 48,492 miles
  • 2015 – 47,868 miles
  • 2014 – 46,650 miles
  • 2013 – 45,675 miles
  • 2012 – 44,396 miles
  • 2011 – 42,648 miles
  • 2010 – 41,226 miles
  • 2009 – 39,693 miles
  • 2008 – 35,355 miles
  • 2007 – 33,250 miles
  • 2005 – 28,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,376 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,376 miles (+6,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    558652027994
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside

  2. Pass66,160 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    606361145828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,040 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    725570060040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail62,038 miles (+4)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    428079467753
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,034 miles (+3,848)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    146773605083
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, also tyre under-inflated & tyre walls damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front anti-roll bar linkages, bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front lower arms, bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass58,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    955072361699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,186 miles (+1,116)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    405123258178
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,070 miles (+2,216)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    109556584902
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass54,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    145297680387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,854 miles (+2,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    716879324517
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,769 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    693005335831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,592 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    614959143028
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floors
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass48,492 miles (+624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    208853433194
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R floor panel corroding

  14. Pass47,868 miles (+1,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    109257585190
    • NoteO/S/R floor panel corroding

  15. Pass46,650 miles (+975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,650 miles
    Test number
    728558884157
    • NoteRear floor panel corroding

  16. Pass45,675 miles (+1,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    227596883464
    • NoteO/S/R Floor panel starting to corrode

  17. Pass44,396 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    518647582105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,648 miles (+1,422)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    996756281144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

  19. Pass41,226 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,226 miles
    Test number
    714279580148
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass39,693 miles (+4,338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    252206299441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass35,355 miles (+2,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,355 miles
    Test number
    214089688419
    • NoteCorrsion surfacing on front and rear suspension components

  22. Pass33,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    834616907259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502967486100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,682 miles
    Test number
    264124295436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P855 TPN

Does P855 TPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P855 TPN expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P855 TPN?
The MOT on P855 TPN expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P855 TPN done?
P855 TPN was recorded at 72,376 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 2,270 miles a year.
Has P855 TPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P855 TPN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P855 TPN 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 P855 TPN find?
P855 TPN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear sill corroded; slight corrosion to underside.

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