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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

T11 PBRMOT history

T11 PBR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2026
Mileage
59,798 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T11 PBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T11 PBR was last recorded at 59,798 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2007: 20,061 miles, lower than 183,323 miles on 20 Jul 2006.

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
59,793 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,798 miles
  • 2024 – 59,793 miles
  • 2019 – 59,658 miles
  • 2018 – 59,648 miles
  • 2017 – 59,271 miles
  • 2016 – 57,915 miles
  • 2014 – 57,834 miles
  • 2013 – 51,979 miles
  • 2012 – 43,413 miles
  • 2011 – 35,521 miles
  • 2010 – 26,643 miles
  • 2009 – 23,862 miles
  • 2008 – 21,717 miles
  • 2007 – 20,061 miles
  • 2006 – 183,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,798 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    812170025745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass59,793 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    758720938179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,658 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    523981139771
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive selector shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,648 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    573528434883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,271 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    377405732572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,915 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    429353819240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  7. Fail57,912 miles (+78)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    715220912546
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  8. Pass57,834 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    678463814252
    • NoteExhaust condition
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs badly pitted inside faces

  9. Fail57,834 miles (+5,855)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    176123014285
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust condition
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs badly pitted inside faces

  10. Pass51,979 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    325664803416
    • NoteExhaust front hanger insecure

  11. Fail51,956 miles (+8,543)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    366738063154
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust front hanger insecure

  12. Pass43,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,413 miles
    Test number
    625604162190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,413 miles (+7,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,413 miles
    Test number
    828754862156
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  14. Pass35,521 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    377841751100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust mount at cat held on with jubliee clip
    • NoteRear discs inner faces poor
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc shows signs of overheating

  15. Fail35,521 miles (+8,878)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    887100851132
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust mount at cat held on with jubliee clip
    • NoteRear discs inner faces poor
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc shows signs of overheating

  16. Pass26,643 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,643 miles
    Test number
    923328260151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,862 miles
    Test number
    420860589145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,862 miles (+2,145)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,862 miles
    Test number
    801070689171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass21,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,717 miles
    Test number
    810447898146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,711 miles (+1,650)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    154767498100
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass20,061 miles (-163,262)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    564880707210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass183,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    183,323 miles
    Test number
    103541806291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,323 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    204231106225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T11 PBR

Does T11 PBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T11 PBR expired on 26 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T11 PBR?
The MOT on T11 PBR expired on 26 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T11 PBR done?
T11 PBR was recorded at 59,798 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has T11 PBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T11 PBR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T11 PBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T11 PBR find?
T11 PBR passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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