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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,400 cc

T100 ARHMOT history

T100 ARH is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
162,202 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T100 ARH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T100 ARH was last recorded at 162,202 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,200 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,202 miles
  • 2020 – 156,975 miles
  • 2019 – 146,712 miles
  • 2018 – 141,299 miles
  • 2017 – 134,631 miles
  • 2016 – 123,618 miles
  • 2015 – 116,615 miles
  • 2014 – 101,760 miles
  • 2013 – 91,705 miles
  • 2012 – 84,088 miles
  • 2011 – 73,174 miles
  • 2010 – 66,044 miles
  • 2009 – 56,993 miles
  • 2008 – 47,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,202 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,202 miles
    Test number
    364752585078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail162,200 miles (+5,225)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,200 miles
    Test number
    999517270498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,975 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,975 miles
    Test number
    251111084524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,058 miles (+9,346)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,058 miles
    Test number
    493086609744
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,712 miles
    Test number
    832901374441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,711 miles (+5,412)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,711 miles
    Test number
    211473749677
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,299 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,299 miles
    Test number
    587927854409
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail141,299 miles (+6,668)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,299 miles
    Test number
    619389059307
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass134,631 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,631 miles
    Test number
    227152778346
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

  10. Fail134,462 miles (+10,844)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,462 miles
    Test number
    121030024573
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash is on

  11. Pass123,618 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,618 miles
    Test number
    221711233583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,615 miles
    Test number
    225619545124
    • NoteSlight play in nsf inner steering rod

  13. Fail116,615 miles (+14,855)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,615 miles
    Test number
    599379545130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nsf inner steering rod

  14. Pass101,760 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    877704254110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMinor play in nearside inner steering rack joint
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skins corroded

  15. Fail101,760 miles (+10,055)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    756874954197
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMinor play in nearside inner steering rack joint
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skins corroded
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  16. Pass91,705 miles (+7,617)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,705 miles
    Test number
    679970273172
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust rear silencer.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteN/s/r lower sidelight inoperative.

  17. Pass84,088 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    377823962146
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mil

  18. Fail84,088 miles (+10,914)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    767853462116
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mil
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  19. Pass73,174 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    938083771105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,044 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    452936660236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,993 miles (+9,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    504952479272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    202843678273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T100 ARH

Does T100 ARH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T100 ARH expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T100 ARH?
The MOT on T100 ARH expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T100 ARH done?
T100 ARH was recorded at 162,202 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 8,504 miles a year.
Has T100 ARH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T100 ARH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T100 ARH 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 T100 ARH find?
T100 ARH passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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