Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
T123 GELMOT history
T123 GEL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 124,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 124,530 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T123 GEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T123 GEL was last recorded at 124,530 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 12,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,242 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,288 miles
- Average per year
- 10,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,530 miles
- 2025 – 112,242 miles
- 2024 – 107,550 miles
- 2023 – 99,369 miles
- 2022 – 85,338 miles
- 2021 – 78,141 miles
- 2020 – 74,645 miles
- 2019 – 67,005 miles
- 2018 – 49,873 miles
- 2017 – 34,239 miles
- 2016 – 20,205 miles
- 2015 – 12,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,530 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly insecure
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 25 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,530 miles (+12,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 124,530 miles
- Test number
- 907860538110
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly insecure
Pass112,242 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 112,242 miles
- Test number
- 121506016286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,550 miles
- Test number
- 733234846886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,550 miles (+8,181)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,550 miles
- Test number
- 954391845260
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass99,369 miles (+14,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 99,369 miles
- Test number
- 470350075584
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops split
Pass85,338 miles (+7,197)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,338 miles
- Test number
- 305078637324
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,141 miles (+3,496)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,141 miles
- Test number
- 107161355348
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,645 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 74,645 miles
- Test number
- 836871070350
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,645 miles (+7,640)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,645 miles
- Test number
- 848625430932
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,005 miles (+17,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,005 miles
- Test number
- 106025603317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper damaged lower
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,873 miles (+15,634)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 49,873 miles
- Test number
- 170916665740
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,239 miles (+14,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,239 miles
- Test number
- 875703892113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Pass20,205 miles (+7,286)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 20,205 miles
- Test number
- 124035384376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 12,919 miles
- Test number
- 997656377401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T123 GEL
- Does T123 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 GEL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T123 GEL?
- The MOT on T123 GEL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T123 GEL done?
- T123 GEL was recorded at 124,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 10,423 miles a year.
- Has T123 GEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T123 GEL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T123 GEL 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 T123 GEL find?
- T123 GEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamps slightly insecure.
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