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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc

T15 UPUMOT history

T15 UPU is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,254 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 UPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 UPU was last recorded at 106,254 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,703 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,551 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,254 miles
  • 2025 – 103,703 miles
  • 2024 – 102,180 miles
  • 2023 – 99,731 miles
  • 2022 – 97,717 miles
  • 2021 – 94,803 miles
  • 2020 – 93,706 miles
  • 2019 – 86,004 miles
  • 2018 – 83,731 miles
  • 2017 – 78,802 miles
  • 2016 – 74,298 miles
  • 2015 – 69,937 miles
  • 2014 – 64,287 miles
  • 2013 – 55,434 miles
  • 2012 – 46,037 miles
  • 2011 – 38,830 miles
  • 2010 – 34,444 miles
  • 2009 – 30,042 miles
  • 2008 – 26,052 miles
  • 2007 – 20,921 miles
  • 2006 – 16,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,254 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,254 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,254 miles
    Test number
    762462720909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,703 miles (+1,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,703 miles
    Test number
    890564474081
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass102,180 miles (+2,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    309558965419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass99,731 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,731 miles
    Test number
    510495556037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,717 miles (+2,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    136774179094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,803 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    831590590046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass93,706 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    432688207480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,004 miles (+2,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,004 miles
    Test number
    446377363849
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryToo low for RBT

  9. Pass83,731 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    771435756104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass78,802 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    654912483312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

  11. Pass74,298 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    703171334245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,937 miles (+5,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    386886175071
    • 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)

  13. Pass64,287 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    106756774052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,286 miles (+8,852)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    818863674098
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,434 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    616374073014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,037 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,037 miles
    Test number
    149497372088
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  17. Pass46,037 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,037 miles
    Test number
    305367572097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,830 miles
    Test number
    315707171020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,823 miles (+4,379)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    426367671068
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not to excess at present

  20. Fail34,444 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,444 miles
    Test number
    642438470068
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOff-side front door very stiff

  21. Pass34,444 miles (+4,402)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,444 miles
    Test number
    941468670087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOff-side front door very stiff

  22. Fail30,042 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    363733769054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass30,042 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    612313569048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass26,052 miles (+149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    862779878039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail25,903 miles (+4,982)2 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    653415468097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

  26. Pass20,921 miles (+3,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,921 miles
    Test number
    101862277462
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to outer side wall not showing canvas

  27. Pass16,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    344073476048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,991 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    401722376020
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T15 UPU

Does T15 UPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 UPU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 UPU?
The MOT on T15 UPU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 UPU done?
T15 UPU was recorded at 106,254 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has T15 UPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 UPU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T15 UPU 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 UPU find?
T15 UPU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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