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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,390 cc

P976 CCTMOT history

P976 CCT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
96,050 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 CCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 CCT was last recorded at 96,050 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,239 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,050 miles
  • 2023 – 95,239 miles
  • 2022 – 94,754 miles
  • 2021 – 93,710 miles
  • 2020 – 92,949 miles
  • 2019 – 90,093 miles
  • 2018 – 84,058 miles
  • 2017 – 78,297 miles
  • 2016 – 74,545 miles
  • 2015 – 72,173 miles
  • 2014 – 69,297 miles
  • 2013 – 66,128 miles
  • 2012 – 63,837 miles
  • 2011 – 61,163 miles
  • 2010 – 59,018 miles
  • 2009 – 57,203 miles
  • 2008 – 53,249 miles
  • 2007 – 49,815 miles
  • 2006 – 46,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,050 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    126174928947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,239 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,239 miles
    Test number
    204647156344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    404601189892
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,754 miles (+1,044)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    831570300968
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    359316657294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,707 miles (+758)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,707 miles
    Test number
    252525389937
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    251402144337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,949 miles (+2,856)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    231408961161
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass90,093 miles (+6,035)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    621080991202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    992516637008
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in tread

  11. Fail84,058 miles (+5,761)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    322077671283
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in tread

  12. Pass78,297 miles (+3,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,297 miles
    Test number
    355758547218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan corroded

  13. Pass74,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    682886680240
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail74,545 miles (+2,372)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    974993998184
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail72,173 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    466064515036
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass72,173 miles (+2,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    697984315093
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    816935814063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail69,297 miles (+3,169)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    825125214080
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass66,128 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    126237113442
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail63,837 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    805766712011
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass63,837 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    885806012073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,163 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    395294411097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,018 miles (+1,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    553618110048
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass57,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    314714219068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,203 miles (+3,954)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    460158209070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass53,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    394453628004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,249 miles (+3,434)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    343281028054
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass49,815 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,815 miles
    Test number
    901453627050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    540347926057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P976 CCT

Does P976 CCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P976 CCT expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P976 CCT?
The MOT on P976 CCT expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P976 CCT done?
P976 CCT was recorded at 96,050 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has P976 CCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 CCT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on P976 CCT 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 P976 CCT find?
P976 CCT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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