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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T163 GKPMOT history

T163 GKP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 262,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2022
Mileage
262,228 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 GKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T163 GKP was last recorded at 262,228 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,076 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
10,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 262,228 miles
  • 2021 – 262,076 miles
  • 2020 – 261,425 miles
  • 2019 – 260,624 miles
  • 2018 – 258,395 miles
  • 2017 – 252,127 miles
  • 2016 – 245,566 miles
  • 2015 – 234,622 miles
  • 2014 – 219,738 miles
  • 2013 – 211,596 miles
  • 2012 – 199,446 miles
  • 2011 – 182,498 miles
  • 2010 – 168,692 miles
  • 2009 – 155,710 miles
  • 2008 – 140,868 miles
  • 2007 – 118,548 miles
  • 2006 – 98,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail262,228 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
  • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi in poor condition
  • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  • AdvisoryImbalance in the rear brakes
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers are perished
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded
  • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror cover is damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside trackrod end dust cover perished
  • AdvisoryNoise evident in the gearbox
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill is holed by corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder and becoming perished
  • AdvisoryRear valance corroded

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.

  • Front number plate is damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Damage to front number plate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Damage to the nearside front door mirror.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail262,228 miles (+152)6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,228 miles
    Test number
    775039338623
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryImbalance in the rear brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside trackrod end dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryNoise evident in the gearbox
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill is holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder and becoming perished
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded

  2. Pass262,076 miles (+651)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    262,076 miles
    Test number
    817527095880
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in the nearside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryGearbox bearings are noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and worn on the inner shoulder

  3. Pass261,425 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    261,425 miles
    Test number
    104753078108
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

  4. Fail261,422 miles (+798)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,422 miles
    Test number
    535978840595
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

  5. Pass260,624 miles (+2,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    260,624 miles
    Test number
    108230528580
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged

  6. Pass258,395 miles (+6,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    258,395 miles
    Test number
    415709362481
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre becoming out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished and worn on the inner shoulder

  7. Pass252,127 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    252,127 miles
    Test number
    902778783087
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inside edges.
    • AdvisoryDamage to front number plate.
    • AdvisoryDamage to the nearside front door mirror.
    • AdvisorySlight click in the lower steering universal joint.

  8. Fail252,124 miles (+6,558)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,124 miles
    Test number
    579711845102
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth of the front tyres are badly worn on the inside edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inside edges.
    • AdvisoryDamage to front number plate.
    • AdvisoryDamage to the nearside front door mirror.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake hose collar corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight click in the lower steering universal joint.

  9. Pass245,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    245,566 miles
    Test number
    399315983796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail245,566 miles (+10,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,566 miles
    Test number
    827191010247
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  11. Pass234,622 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    234,622 miles
    Test number
    225891075063
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn thin on the inside edges
    • NotePassenger side door mirror glass is cracked

  12. Fail234,615 miles (+14,877)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,615 miles
    Test number
    659571775008
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn thin on the inside edges
    • NotePassenger side door mirror glass is cracked

  13. Pass219,738 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    219,738 miles
    Test number
    588689864055
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corosion
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

  14. Fail219,735 miles (+8,139)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,735 miles
    Test number
    989689564095
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corosion
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

  15. Pass211,596 miles (+12,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    211,596 miles
    Test number
    268120473018
    • NotePower steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

  16. Pass199,446 miles (+16,948)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    199,446 miles
    Test number
    115985462076
    • NoteBoth the front and the nearside rear tyres are all getting thin on the inside edges
    • NoteOffside front door mirror is damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded and thin
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteSlight weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

  17. Pass182,498 miles (+13,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    182,498 miles
    Test number
    436607661090
    • NoteNearside rear tyre approaching the legal limit

  18. Pass168,692 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    168,692 miles
    Test number
    100440170432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass155,710 miles (+14,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    155,710 miles
    Test number
    384658569048
    • NoteRear silencer becoming thin in places

  20. Pass140,868 miles (+22,320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    140,868 miles
    Test number
    430590478035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,548 miles (+20,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    131517167444
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside and offside steering rack ends

  22. Pass98,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    704370576010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,125 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    913310876035
    • FailureFront 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise near side rear brake squeeling.

Questions about T163 GKP

Does T163 GKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 GKP expired on 13 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 GKP?
The MOT on T163 GKP expired on 13 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 GKP done?
T163 GKP was recorded at 262,228 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 10,183 miles a year.
Has T163 GKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 GKP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T163 GKP 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 T163 GKP find?
T163 GKP failed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 6 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 16 more.

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