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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T165 GONMOT history

T165 GON is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
133,263 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 GON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 GON was last recorded at 133,263 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,247 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,263 miles
  • 2023 – 123,917 miles
  • 2022 – 117,904 miles
  • 2021 – 112,717 miles
  • 2020 – 109,855 miles
  • 2019 – 101,820 miles
  • 2018 – 98,164 miles
  • 2017 – 97,426 miles
  • 2016 – 97,260 miles
  • 2015 – 96,768 miles
  • 2012 – 95,911 miles
  • 2011 – 95,625 miles
  • 2010 – 94,159 miles
  • 2009 – 91,819 miles
  • 2008 – 89,427 miles
  • 2007 – 82,974 miles
  • 2006 – 74,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,263 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front rims (5.2.2 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,263 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,263 miles
    Test number
    181708236921
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail133,247 miles (+9,330)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,247 miles
    Test number
    614227577100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges devoid of tread (needs attention) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass123,917 miles (+6,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,917 miles
    Test number
    667644881864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass117,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    944676937140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,903 miles (+5,186)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    317633806755
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,717 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,717 miles
    Test number
    534009465109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail112,713 miles (+2,858)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,713 miles
    Test number
    580830039378
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    205076588971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,855 miles (+8,035)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    385283267525
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,820 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,820 miles
    Test number
    176327683917
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floorpan repaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine cover fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail101,819 miles (+3,655)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,819 miles
    Test number
    829618123266
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floorpan repaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine cover fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass98,164 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,164 miles
    Test number
    537101237511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,426 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    882864968252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,260 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    588312740040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,768 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,768 miles
    Test number
    758225885099
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail96,755 miles (+844)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    829973685083
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,911 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    798142882256
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass95,625 miles (+1,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,625 miles
    Test number
    406687851290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass94,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    744905630211
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail94,159 miles (+2,340)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    973165730212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass91,819 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    813291559236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,427 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,427 miles
    Test number
    150362458266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,974 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    602189847229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,951 miles (+8,321)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    642407747274
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass74,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,630 miles
    Test number
    330421546477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,630 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,630 miles
    Test number
    581551646221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T165 GON

Does T165 GON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T165 GON expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T165 GON?
The MOT on T165 GON expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T165 GON done?
T165 GON was recorded at 133,263 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
Has T165 GON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 GON has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T165 GON 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 T165 GON find?
T165 GON passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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