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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T162 UUTMOT history

T162 UUT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
57,880 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 UUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T162 UUT was last recorded at 57,880 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,660 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,220 miles
Average per year
1,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,880 miles
  • 2025 – 56,660 miles
  • 2024 – 55,286 miles
  • 2023 – 53,832 miles
  • 2022 – 52,176 miles
  • 2021 – 51,289 miles
  • 2020 – 50,853 miles
  • 2019 – 50,009 miles
  • 2018 – 49,039 miles
  • 2017 – 48,205 miles
  • 2016 – 47,459 miles
  • 2015 – 46,598 miles
  • 2014 – 45,699 miles
  • 2013 – 44,979 miles
  • 2012 – 43,468 miles
  • 2011 – 42,252 miles
  • 2010 – 40,555 miles
  • 2009 – 39,227 miles
  • 2008 – 37,257 miles
  • 2007 – 35,726 miles
  • 2006 – 34,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,880 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holes x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded distribution block to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 tyre wall poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,880 miles (+1,220)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    416222482340
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holes x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded distribution block to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass56,660 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,660 miles
    Test number
    262653305761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,651 miles (+1,365)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    251405767946
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,286 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    583014257106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    610117893497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,832 miles (+1,656)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    157832682626
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,176 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    995470092382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,289 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    364900941307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,853 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,853 miles
    Test number
    799292000015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,009 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    118961204455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,039 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    173052802314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,205 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    560840501632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,459 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    260119230189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing

  14. Fail47,451 miles (+853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    713669631055
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing

  15. Pass46,598 miles (+899)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    915932285040
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass45,699 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    565354084077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,979 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    727944383096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,468 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    947931122136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,252 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    997489201197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,555 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,555 miles
    Test number
    382843810188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,227 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,227 miles
    Test number
    890864819164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,257 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,257 miles
    Test number
    280125218467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,726 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    103912897477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,245 miles
    Test number
    111249106151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 UUT

Does T162 UUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 UUT expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 UUT?
The MOT on T162 UUT expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 UUT done?
T162 UUT was recorded at 57,880 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,190 miles a year.
Has T162 UUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 UUT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T162 UUT 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 T162 UUT find?
T162 UUT failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holes x2, and 3 more.

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