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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T173 TVXMOT history

T173 TVX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
92,391 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 TVX
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
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 TVX was last recorded at 92,391 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,338 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,391 miles
  • 2023 – 92,129 miles
  • 2022 – 89,251 miles
  • 2021 – 86,873 miles
  • 2020 – 81,898 miles
  • 2019 – 74,468 miles
  • 2018 – 68,641 miles
  • 2017 – 62,967 miles
  • 2016 – 54,427 miles
  • 2015 – 54,246 miles
  • 2013 – 45,745 miles
  • 2012 – 38,081 miles
  • 2011 – 31,470 miles
  • 2010 – 27,054 miles
  • 2009 – 25,137 miles
  • 2008 – 23,541 miles
  • 2007 – 21,687 miles
  • 2006 – 19,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,391 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    726055880490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail92,338 miles (+209)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    451737778399
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail92,129 miles (+2,878)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    902632605287
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot worn (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass89,251 miles (+2,378)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,251 miles
    Test number
    329897996941
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot pin worn (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass86,873 miles (+4,975)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    318375804058
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass81,898 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,898 miles
    Test number
    542767230123
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail81,989 miles (+7,521)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    779943020573
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Braking system not in a safe/fit condition to undergo a roller brake test. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass74,468 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    838082201202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail74,468 miles (+5,827)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    780935359928
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass68,641 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    759478770664
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Fail68,641 miles (+5,674)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    774416451614
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  12. Pass62,967 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    109140052035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  13. Fail62,837 miles (+8,410)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    744443983057
    • DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rear exhaust mount broken allowing exhaust to foul brake pipes on load sensing valve. (7.1.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts being fouled by unsuported exhaust systen. (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass54,427 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    104161505043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion vehicle underside including steering and suspension and exhaust components
  15. Fail54,423 miles (+177)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    424496978241
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face seriously reduced braking surface due to corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face seriously reduced braking surface due to corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion vehicle underside including steering and suspension and exhaust components
  16. Pass54,246 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    989319475003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  17. Fail54,241 miles (+8,496)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    178980775040
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  18. Pass45,745 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    397463043106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,081 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    255121052131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,470 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    648116821153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,054 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,054 miles
    Test number
    531783330179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,137 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,137 miles
    Test number
    310036749122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,541 miles (+1,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,541 miles
    Test number
    473323538156
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  24. Pass21,687 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    800158837147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,860 miles
    Test number
    811634326163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 TVX

Does T173 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 TVX expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 TVX?
The MOT on T173 TVX expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 TVX done?
T173 TVX was recorded at 92,391 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has T173 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 TVX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T173 TVX 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 T173 TVX find?
T173 TVX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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