
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T157 HRFMOT history
T157 HRF is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 39,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 39,370 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T157 HRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T157 HRF was last recorded at 39,370 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 8,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Oct 2023: 17,162 miles, lower than 293,435 miles on 1 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 31,088 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 39,370 miles
- 2024 – 31,088 miles
- 2023 – 17,162 miles
- 2022 – 293,435 miles
- 2021 – 277,498 miles
- 2020 – 253,507 miles
- 2019 – 219,998 miles
- 2018 – 195,707 miles
- 2017 – 173,927 miles
- 2016 – 156,731 miles
- 2015 – 142,224 miles
- 2014 – 132,137 miles
- 2013 – 125,768 miles
- 2012 – 118,762 miles
- 2011 – 110,868 miles
- 2010 – 104,235 miles
- 2009 – 97,850 miles
- 2008 – 90,605 miles
- 2007 – 81,602 miles
- 2006 – 64,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
35 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,370 miles (+8,282)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 39,370 miles
- Test number
- 504995179623
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass31,088 miles (+13,926)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 31,088 miles
- Test number
- 591534415043
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass17,162 miles (-276,273)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 17,162 miles
- Test number
- 278765754036
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass293,435 miles (+745)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 293,435 miles
- Test number
- 694522379153
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail292,690 miles (+15,192)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 292,690 miles
- Test number
- 960356997583
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass277,498 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 277,498 miles
- Test number
- 383235471411
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail277,491 miles (+23,984)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,491 miles
- Test number
- 164296053480
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass253,507 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 253,507 miles
- Test number
- 111702775124
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail253,507 miles (+33,509)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,507 miles
- Test number
- 703102631094
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass219,998 miles (+90)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 219,998 miles
- Test number
- 134145964430
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCracked windscreen but not obstructing drivers view
Fail219,908 miles (+24,201)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,908 miles
- Test number
- 626631807113
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 around drain holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced middle floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 around drain holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCracked windscreen but not obstructing drivers view
Pass195,707 miles (+21,780)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 195,707 miles
- Test number
- 429693048122
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake grabbing slighjtly
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just met requirements (3.7.B.5b)
Pass173,927 miles (+532)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 173,927 miles
- Test number
- 944778975851
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail173,395 miles (+16,664)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,395 miles
- Test number
- 557991787471
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear compenstaor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass156,731 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 156,731 miles
- Test number
- 578132921598
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad deteriorated slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
Fail156,731 miles (+14,507)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,731 miles
- Test number
- 408052465914
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad deteriorated slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
Pass142,224 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 142,224 miles
- Test number
- 687033615144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r wheel lightly binding
Fail142,223 miles (+10,086)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,223 miles
- Test number
- 716951415139
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake fluid level low
- NoteN/s/r wheel lightly binding
Pass132,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 132,137 miles
- Test number
- 527392394026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,137 miles (+6,369)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,137 miles
- Test number
- 748291494042
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass125,768 miles (+96)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 125,768 miles
- Test number
- 207523893043
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail125,672 miles (+6,910)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,672 miles
- Test number
- 907116483072
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,762 miles (+7,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,762 miles
- Test number
- 887432592084
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 110,868 miles
- Test number
- 156237491428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,866 miles (+6,631)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,866 miles
- Test number
- 286537491027
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass104,235 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 104,235 miles
- Test number
- 682142500130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,233 miles (+6,383)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,233 miles
- Test number
- 953528290056
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass97,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 97,850 miles
- Test number
- 700906399092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,846 miles (+7,241)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,846 miles
- Test number
- 651796799018
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass90,605 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 90,605 miles
- Test number
- 724375218195
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail90,602 miles (+9,000)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,602 miles
- Test number
- 931673518199
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass81,602 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 81,602 miles
- Test number
- 221229407128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,600 miles (+16,810)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,600 miles
- Test number
- 721364707102
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass64,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 64,790 miles
- Test number
- 333297216156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,790 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,790 miles
- Test number
- 962195416177
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T157 HRF
- Does T157 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 HRF is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T157 HRF?
- The MOT on T157 HRF is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T157 HRF done?
- T157 HRF was recorded at 39,370 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has T157 HRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T157 HRF has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T157 HRF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T157 HRF find?
- T157 HRF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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