Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T116 FFVMOT history

T116 FFV is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
125,341 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T116 FFV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T116 FFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T116 FFV was last recorded at 125,341 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,337 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,341 miles
  • 2020 – 120,956 miles
  • 2018 – 120,663 miles
  • 2017 – 117,502 miles
  • 2016 – 113,754 miles
  • 2015 – 107,991 miles
  • 2014 – 100,236 miles
  • 2013 – 90,974 miles
  • 2012 – 80,723 miles
  • 2011 – 76,140 miles
  • 2010 – 71,025 miles
  • 2009 – 68,138 miles
  • 2008 – 65,005 miles
  • 2007 – 61,322 miles
  • 2006 – 56,615 miles
  • 2005 – 52,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer lower front sill outer
  • AdvisoryRear Lower valance has corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,341 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    129790189646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer lower front sill outer
    • AdvisoryRear Lower valance has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,337 miles (+4,381)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,337 miles
    Test number
    116958047775
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  3. Pass120,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    590668641122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,956 miles (+293)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    543078583160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,663 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,663 miles
    Test number
    826923596604
    • AdvisoryNearside outer floorpan area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,662 miles (+3,160)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,662 miles
    Test number
    683801270704
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer floorpan area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,502 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,502 miles
    Test number
    229880829253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,754 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    385706833133
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

  9. Fail113,728 miles (+5,737)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    952243008506
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

  10. Pass107,991 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    237330395498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,236 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    717760894139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  12. FailMileage not read7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    869629974118
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  13. Pass90,974 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    686113783166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628093483124
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass80,723 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    927297782135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail80,723 miles (+4,583)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    518545282189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass76,140 miles (+5,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    197491661118
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking in treads and on side walls

  18. Pass71,025 miles (+2,887)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    254403850128
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a split in tread, cord not visible.
    • NoteOffside headlight aim to offside, on limit.
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split.

  19. Pass68,138 miles (+3,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    291502769490
    • NoteSlight leak on o/s rear shick absorber.

  20. Pass65,005 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,005 miles
    Test number
    152733568187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,322 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    451293567147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,615 miles (+4,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,615 miles
    Test number
    651685966174
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer cover badly corroded

  23. Pass52,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    123110165158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T116 FFV

Does T116 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T116 FFV expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T116 FFV?
The MOT on T116 FFV expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T116 FFV done?
T116 FFV was recorded at 125,341 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has T116 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T116 FFV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T116 FFV 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 T116 FFV find?
T116 FFV passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer lower front sill outer; rear lower valance has corrosion; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam has surface corrosion.

Related registrations

Browse all T116 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.