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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T172 KLAMOT history

T172 KLA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,974 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 KLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 KLA was last recorded at 93,974 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 1,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,472 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,502 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,974 miles
  • 2023 – 92,472 miles
  • 2022 – 88,754 miles
  • 2021 – 86,168 miles
  • 2020 – 84,292 miles
  • 2019 – 81,592 miles
  • 2018 – 78,272 miles
  • 2017 – 74,536 miles
  • 2016 – 71,124 miles
  • 2015 – 69,956 miles
  • 2014 – 66,405 miles
  • 2013 – 60,625 miles
  • 2012 – 57,835 miles
  • 2011 – 49,799 miles
  • 2010 – 43,979 miles
  • 2009 – 37,965 miles
  • 2008 – 28,728 miles
  • 2007 – 22,617 miles
  • 2006 – 14,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills and axle fixing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    960078673893
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills and axle fixing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287208821295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    369322793725
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (rusty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,974 miles (+1,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    250180490601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass92,472 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    956591627242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,403 miles (+3,649)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,403 miles
    Test number
    827102768861
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    184127684135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,754 miles (+2,586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    256389185342
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,168 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    928765925612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail86,168 miles (+1,876)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    244405716571
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass84,292 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    274589297504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,592 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,592 miles
    Test number
    371221695345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParkbrake travel

  13. Pass78,272 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    495472117811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,536 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    798623456053
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass71,124 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    371172232015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass69,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    792356058492
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre near the limit,sills/ferrules corroded

  17. Fail69,956 miles (+3,551)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    549047417104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre near the limit,sills/ferrules corroded

  18. Pass66,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    607664544282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,405 miles (+5,780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    858734744200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass60,625 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,625 miles
    Test number
    748748423212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,835 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    545560732209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,799 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,799 miles
    Test number
    456642031270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,979 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    414098010184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,965 miles (+9,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    790777019199
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  25. Pass28,728 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    230426898004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,617 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    484034007145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,638 miles
    Test number
    322691716191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T172 KLA

Does T172 KLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 KLA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 KLA?
The MOT on T172 KLA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 KLA done?
T172 KLA was recorded at 93,974 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has T172 KLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 KLA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T172 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 T172 KLA find?
T172 KLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, and 3 more.

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