Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T148 VAXMOT history
T148 VAX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 92,422 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,410 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T148 VAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T148 VAX was last recorded at 92,422 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 4,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,939 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,483 miles
- Average per year
- 2,410 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,422 miles
- 2025 – 87,939 miles
- 2024 – 82,544 miles
- 2023 – 79,112 miles
- 2022 – 76,874 miles
- 2021 – 74,900 miles
- 2020 – 74,708 miles
- 2019 – 74,333 miles
- 2018 – 73,693 miles
- 2017 – 73,214 miles
- 2016 – 72,642 miles
- 2015 – 71,589 miles
- 2014 – 70,361 miles
- 2013 – 68,657 miles
- 2012 – 66,233 miles
- 2011 – 63,276 miles
- 2010 – 59,681 miles
- 2009 – 55,581 miles
- 2008 – 51,625 miles
- 2007 – 47,460 miles
- 2006 – 44,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,422 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Cooling fan noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Driveshaft bolt loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,422 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 92,422 miles
- Test number
- 267349985243
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 87,939 miles
- Test number
- 347447154751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,939 miles (+5,395)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,939 miles
- Test number
- 833966065918
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old i suggest you replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,544 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 82,544 miles
- Test number
- 983443176399
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,112 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 79,112 miles
- Test number
- 589588724228
- AdvisoryCooling fan noisy
Fail79,112 miles (+2,238)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,112 miles
- Test number
- 240491106410
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCooling fan noisy
Pass76,874 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,874 miles
- Test number
- 809144669988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft bolt loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Rack end has slight play
Pass74,900 miles (+192)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 74,900 miles
- Test number
- 809981161210
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft bolt loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight movement
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,708 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,708 miles
- Test number
- 255647516605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight side to side play
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight body damage
Fail74,708 miles (+375)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,708 miles
- Test number
- 530063757097
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white light to rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight side to side play
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight body damage
Pass74,333 miles (+640)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,333 miles
- Test number
- 567490423543
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box inner rubber (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light has slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight body damage
Pass73,693 miles (+479)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 73,693 miles
- Test number
- 744401091983
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,214 miles (+572)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,214 miles
- Test number
- 329018361603
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge
Pass72,642 miles (+1,053)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,642 miles
- Test number
- 368736693298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,589 miles (+1,228)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,589 miles
- Test number
- 479065375147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,361 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 70,361 miles
- Test number
- 246936174170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,657 miles (+2,424)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,657 miles
- Test number
- 547428963178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,233 miles (+2,957)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,233 miles
- Test number
- 199988572103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,276 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 63,276 miles
- Test number
- 648762581108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,681 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,681 miles
- Test number
- 880680280130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,581 miles (+3,956)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 55,581 miles
- Test number
- 433052189159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,625 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 51,625 miles
- Test number
- 441387878105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,460 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 47,460 miles
- Test number
- 692278777153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 44,296 miles
- Test number
- 164779376190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T148 VAX
- Does T148 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T148 VAX is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T148 VAX?
- The MOT on T148 VAX is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T148 VAX done?
- T148 VAX was recorded at 92,422 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
- Has T148 VAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T148 VAX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T148 VAX 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 T148 VAX find?
- T148 VAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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