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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T143 RPGMOT history

T143 RPG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
68,725 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T143 RPG was last recorded at 68,725 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,258 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,725 miles
  • 2022 – 68,258 miles
  • 2021 – 67,726 miles
  • 2020 – 65,187 miles
  • 2019 – 63,580 miles
  • 2018 – 63,568 miles
  • 2017 – 60,937 miles
  • 2016 – 53,911 miles
  • 2015 – 46,605 miles
  • 2014 – 39,284 miles
  • 2013 – 36,914 miles
  • 2012 – 33,482 miles
  • 2011 – 30,785 miles
  • 2010 – 28,753 miles
  • 2009 – 20,105 miles
  • 2008 – 11,236 miles
  • 2007 – 8,479 miles
  • 2006 – 8,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,725 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,725 miles (+467)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    929855079626
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,258 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    851647019407
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail68,252 miles (+526)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    638075040959
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAir leak

  4. Pass67,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    651929681832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,726 miles (+2,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    203315079644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    739406468805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail65,187 miles (+1,607)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    511390481936
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,580 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    954029032727
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 2x small chips in screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.1mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion also slight corrosion at some pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside outer pipes plastic coating deterioating,swelling/powdering (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail63,580 miles (+12)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    365111083886
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 2x small chips in screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.1mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion also slight corrosion at some pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside outer pipes plastic coating deterioating,swelling/powdering (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail63,568 miles (+317)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    490618025375
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Pass63,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    482173321272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail63,251 miles (+2,314)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    393147553868
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust system

  13. Pass60,937 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    312320232086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,911 miles (+7,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    836099016181
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass46,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    238749555190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,605 miles (+7,321)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    775969355190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,284 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    879340964127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass36,914 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    747432863169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail33,482 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    127730472106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass33,482 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    905580372124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass30,785 miles (+2,032)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    789767041148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass28,753 miles (+8,648)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    324955250155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear beam axle slightly corroded

  23. Pass20,105 miles (+8,869)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,105 miles
    Test number
    700142369192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSRS Light on

  24. Pass11,236 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,236 miles
    Test number
    972465068126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,479 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,479 miles
    Test number
    634653367195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass8,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,006 miles
    Test number
    580580076115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T143 RPG

Does T143 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T143 RPG expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T143 RPG?
The MOT on T143 RPG expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T143 RPG done?
T143 RPG was recorded at 68,725 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has T143 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 RPG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T143 RPG 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 RPG find?
T143 RPG failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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