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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

T13 GROMOT history

T13 GRO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
114,593 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 GRO was last recorded at 114,593 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,591 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,593 miles
  • 2022 – 107,835 miles
  • 2021 – 103,795 miles
  • 2019 – 102,926 miles
  • 2018 – 98,247 miles
  • 2017 – 86,879 miles
  • 2016 – 79,430 miles
  • 2015 – 76,419 miles
  • 2014 – 66,687 miles
  • 2013 – 56,674 miles
  • 2012 – 46,162 miles
  • 2011 – 36,337 miles
  • 2010 – 28,682 miles
  • 2009 – 22,497 miles
  • 2008 – 17,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,593 miles
  • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,593 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    867095584990
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment

  2. Fail114,591 miles (+6,756)2 dangerous13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    698419270064
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment

  3. Pass107,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,835 miles
    Test number
    360858129059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,834 miles (+4,039)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,834 miles
    Test number
    195838582832
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  5. Pass103,795 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    181781233381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,926 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    629046644560
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Fail102,926 miles (+4,679)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    458855828836
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass98,247 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,247 miles
    Test number
    663938915260
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Fail98,246 miles (+11,367)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    333243593768
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle noise from offside rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  10. Pass86,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    997631812745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in off side front steering rack area

  11. Fail86,878 miles (+7,448)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    153490372943
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in off side front steering rack area

  12. Pass79,430 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    816910410255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    407222065097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,419 miles (+9,732)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    429711965015
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  15. Pass66,687 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    125468874472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,685 miles (+10,011)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    106767974092
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear wiper deteriorated

  17. Pass56,674 miles (+10,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    847109053083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,162 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    115482762477
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass46,162 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    655362462043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,337 miles
    Test number
    396131891005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail36,337 miles (+7,655)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,337 miles
    Test number
    535440391095
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,682 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,682 miles
    Test number
    130291450085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,497 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,497 miles
    Test number
    700267879004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    802320878071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 GRO

Does T13 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 GRO expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 GRO?
The MOT on T13 GRO expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 GRO done?
T13 GRO was recorded at 114,593 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 6,513 miles a year.
Has T13 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 GRO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T13 GRO 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 T13 GRO find?
T13 GRO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: hand brake requires adjustment.

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