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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T143 PNFMOT history

T143 PNF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 61,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
61,924 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 PNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 PNF was last recorded at 61,924 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,924 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,924 miles
  • 2023 – 58,212 miles
  • 2022 – 57,483 miles
  • 2021 – 52,581 miles
  • 2020 – 45,009 miles
  • 2019 – 40,177 miles
  • 2018 – 36,894 miles
  • 2016 – 36,887 miles
  • 2015 – 36,869 miles
  • 2014 – 36,705 miles
  • 2013 – 33,751 miles
  • 2012 – 30,452 miles
  • 2011 – 29,493 miles
  • 2010 – 28,602 miles
  • 2009 – 24,203 miles
  • 2008 – 19,023 miles
  • 2007 – 12,228 miles
  • 2006 – 11,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,924 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    952696797332
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail61,924 miles (+3,712)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    198199518322
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,212 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    575828688892
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail58,212 miles (+729)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    846163967910
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail57,483 miles (+2,468)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    251426576556
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 20KG ONLY (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement WHEEL RESTRICT FREE SPIN IN ROTATE (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail55,015 miles (+2,434)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    920840318841
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (most front) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass52,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    102210895341
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail52,577 miles (+208)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    768295249466
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail52,369 miles (+7,360)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    228348633023
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow braking effort nearside rear

  10. Pass45,009 miles (+4,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    771706169664
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,177 miles (+3,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,177 miles
    Test number
    985442943909
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN SUSPENSION
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

  12. Pass36,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,894 miles
    Test number
    871908361757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,894 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,894 miles
    Test number
    461877069044
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass36,887 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    113768993908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,869 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    254478399014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,861 miles (+156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,861 miles
    Test number
    546477415407
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass36,705 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    627508634236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,751 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    648955133253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail33,751 miles (+3,299)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    155415133235
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass30,452 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    336634132290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,493 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    595598931259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,602 miles
    Test number
    214037630273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail28,602 miles (+4,399)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,602 miles
    Test number
    223157430203
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass24,203 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,203 miles
    Test number
    383072699119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,023 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,023 miles
    Test number
    690300488165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,020 miles (+6,792)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,020 miles
    Test number
    821549778120
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail12,228 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,228 miles
    Test number
    551630587121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear wiperblade

  28. Pass12,228 miles (+588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,228 miles
    Test number
    904480287143
    • NoteRear wiperblade

  29. Pass11,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,640 miles
    Test number
    730489756119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail11,640 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,640 miles
    Test number
    330959956166
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Questions about T143 PNF

Does T143 PNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T143 PNF expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T143 PNF?
The MOT on T143 PNF expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T143 PNF done?
T143 PNF was recorded at 61,924 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
Has T143 PNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 PNF has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T143 PNF 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 T143 PNF find?
T143 PNF passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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