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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T159 FTDMOT history

T159 FTD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2023
Mileage
90,976 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 FTD
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 FTD was last recorded at 90,976 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,083 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
893 miles
Average per year
1,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,976 miles
  • 2021 – 90,083 miles
  • 2020 – 88,099 miles
  • 2019 – 87,683 miles
  • 2018 – 86,466 miles
  • 2017 – 85,570 miles
  • 2016 – 84,346 miles
  • 2015 – 83,144 miles
  • 2014 – 81,947 miles
  • 2013 – 80,644 miles
  • 2012 – 79,191 miles
  • 2011 – 77,705 miles
  • 2010 – 76,288 miles
  • 2009 – 74,788 miles
  • 2008 – 71,421 miles
  • 2007 – 67,276 miles
  • 2006 – 62,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,976 miles
    Test number
    653737880258
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,976 miles (+893)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,976 miles
    Test number
    658325034318
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,083 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    526419568769
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail90,083 miles (+1,984)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    511546199342
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    309096075650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,099 miles (+416)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    816983115774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    814472828846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,683 miles (+1,217)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    953233784914
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,466 miles (+896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    488996290797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,570 miles (+1,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    114960390379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass84,346 miles (+1,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    427154741472
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass83,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    407683315265
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail83,144 miles (+1,197)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    639933915271
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass81,947 miles (+1,303)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    268560294192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteWarning light on dash

  15. Pass80,644 miles (+1,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    438923193185
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall deteriorating

  16. Pass79,191 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    215382902237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,705 miles (+1,417)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    616736591163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteN/S/R tyre side wall deteriorating

  18. Pass76,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    293592110260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail76,288 miles (+1,500)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    394432010444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass74,788 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    491125699138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,421 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,421 miles
    Test number
    332213508212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass71,421 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,421 miles
    Test number
    664883308297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    812251907276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,276 miles (+4,491)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    833180407295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass62,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,785 miles
    Test number
    632985986163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 FTD

Does T159 FTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 FTD expired on 27 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 FTD?
The MOT on T159 FTD expired on 27 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 FTD done?
T159 FTD was recorded at 90,976 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 1,716 miles a year.
Has T159 FTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 FTD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T159 FTD 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 T159 FTD find?
T159 FTD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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