
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass45,745 miles (+7,664)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,745 miles
- Test number
- 397463043106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,081 miles (+6,611)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 255121052131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,470 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,470 miles
- Test number
- 648116821153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,054 miles (+1,917)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 27,054 miles
- Test number
- 531783330179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,137 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 25,137 miles
- Test number
- 310036749122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass21,687 miles (+1,827)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2008
- Odometer
- 21,687 miles
- Test number
- 800158837147
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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