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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

T15 EMYMOT history

T15 EMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
178,031 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 EMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 EMY was last recorded at 178,031 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,031 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,031 miles
  • 2023 – 165,094 miles
  • 2022 – 155,042 miles
  • 2021 – 145,993 miles
  • 2020 – 133,451 miles
  • 2019 – 116,799 miles
  • 2018 – 99,196 miles
  • 2017 – 80,074 miles
  • 2016 – 69,845 miles
  • 2015 – 53,979 miles
  • 2014 – 48,121 miles
  • 2013 – 42,592 miles
  • 2012 – 35,246 miles
  • 2011 – 28,029 miles
  • 2010 – 16,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,031 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,031 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,031 miles
    Test number
    585874988952
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,031 miles (+12,937)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,031 miles
    Test number
    332738485795
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,094 miles (+10,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,094 miles
    Test number
    899664209582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass155,042 miles (+9,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,042 miles
    Test number
    209704409285
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass145,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    353731976659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,993 miles (+12,542)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    152330201728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass133,451 miles (+16,652)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    763627115088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    565446445265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,799 miles (+17,603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    610106315483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    750944314979
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail99,196 miles (+19,122)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    126701009471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass80,074 miles (+10,229)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    603144274616
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flexi pipe join (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,845 miles (+15,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,845 miles
    Test number
    723625430905
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing but not affecting view to road

  14. Pass53,979 miles (+5,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    725394605232
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass48,121 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    319393514213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    129691613233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail42,592 miles (+7,346)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    285581813283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,246 miles (+7,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    236172702411
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,029 miles
    Test number
    435725601115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,029 miles (+11,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,029 miles
    Test number
    295744701195
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Fail16,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,405 miles
    Test number
    211641880045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass16,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,405 miles
    Test number
    753501280014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 EMY

Does T15 EMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 EMY expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 EMY?
The MOT on T15 EMY expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 EMY done?
T15 EMY was recorded at 178,031 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 11,253 miles a year.
Has T15 EMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 EMY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T15 EMY 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 T15 EMY find?
T15 EMY passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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