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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T163 KLAMOT history

T163 KLA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,939 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 KLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 KLA was last recorded at 95,939 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,500 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,439 miles
Average per year
3,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,939 miles
  • 2025 – 91,500 miles
  • 2024 – 90,146 miles
  • 2022 – 89,697 miles
  • 2021 – 85,592 miles
  • 2020 – 84,431 miles
  • 2019 – 83,176 miles
  • 2018 – 82,169 miles
  • 2017 – 79,756 miles
  • 2016 – 74,884 miles
  • 2015 – 69,288 miles
  • 2014 – 64,516 miles
  • 2013 – 60,191 miles
  • 2012 – 55,506 miles
  • 2011 – 49,566 miles
  • 2010 – 44,504 miles
  • 2009 – 40,529 miles
  • 2008 – 36,465 miles
  • 2007 – 32,552 miles
  • 2006 – 28,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear arches slightly corroded both sides

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,939 miles (+4,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    750959587645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches slightly corroded both sides

  2. Pass91,500 miles (+1,354)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,500 miles
    Test number
    380137623809
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,146 miles (+449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    783449194939
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch slight corroded both sides

  4. Pass89,697 miles (+4,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    531477162374
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,592 miles (+1,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    968817296323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    221649000231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,431 miles (+1,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    503984454411
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,176 miles (+1,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    703711416679
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass82,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    888765403982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Fail82,169 miles (+2,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    292254641380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Pass79,756 miles (+4,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,756 miles
    Test number
    977575373904
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass74,884 miles (+41)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    681362285872
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch has signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail74,843 miles (+5,555)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    153444705243
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch has signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,288 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    139524455406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,516 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,516 miles
    Test number
    869951744036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,191 miles (+4,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    205646633061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass55,506 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    288616352089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,503 miles (+5,937)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    349325552064
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass49,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    817024361019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,566 miles (+5,062)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    428803861077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass44,504 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    714220470047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,529 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    943717299081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,465 miles (+3,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    242843698006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass32,552 miles (+3,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    953045697075
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r wheel rim dented.

  25. Pass28,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,926 miles
    Test number
    390955486119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 KLA

Does T163 KLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 KLA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 KLA?
The MOT on T163 KLA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 KLA done?
T163 KLA was recorded at 95,939 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,432 miles a year.
Has T163 KLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 KLA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T163 KLA 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 KLA find?
T163 KLA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear arches slightly corroded both sides.

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