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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T174 GONMOT history

T174 GON is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
130,645 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 GON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 GON was last recorded at 130,645 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,581 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,645 miles
  • 2024 – 115,764 miles
  • 2023 – 103,025 miles
  • 2022 – 88,992 miles
  • 2021 – 75,044 miles
  • 2020 – 69,516 miles
  • 2018 – 62,303 miles
  • 2017 – 54,096 miles
  • 2016 – 53,988 miles
  • 2015 – 53,773 miles
  • 2014 – 52,958 miles
  • 2013 – 51,328 miles
  • 2012 – 49,358 miles
  • 2011 – 48,407 miles
  • 2010 – 47,407 miles
  • 2009 – 44,715 miles
  • 2008 – 43,049 miles
  • 2007 – 42,049 miles
  • 2006 – 40,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,645 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,645 miles (+64)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,645 miles
    Test number
    536501439886
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,581 miles (+14,817)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,581 miles
    Test number
    645008551633
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,764 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    755195482394
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail115,748 miles (+12,723)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,748 miles
    Test number
    285295154902
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,025 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,025 miles
    Test number
    213263760815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,896 miles (+13,904)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    214840510195
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,992 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,992 miles
    Test number
    321841945153
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,992 miles (+13,948)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,992 miles
    Test number
    858770871713
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,044 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    346514374768
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints repair tape been used (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,044 miles (+5,528)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    537118965193
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints repair tape been used (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    750704150540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail69,516 miles (+7,213)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    568389058594
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,303 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    437546913657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,275 miles (+8,179)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    115337890193
    • FailureCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAdvice slight exhaust blow

  15. Pass54,096 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    742930009260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy backbox (7.1.4)

  16. Pass53,988 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    595853814707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,773 miles (+815)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,773 miles
    Test number
    415073605175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper noise

  18. Pass52,958 miles (+1,630)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    237747194080
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNs sill and door been damged

  19. Pass51,328 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    197111303174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,358 miles (+951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    168696112165
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass48,407 miles (+1,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    775403981004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass47,407 miles (+2,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    223853880052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass44,715 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    892650099008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass43,049 miles (+1,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    100137888082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass42,049 miles (+1,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,049 miles
    Test number
    612616587088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass40,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    114379886412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T174 GON

Does T174 GON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 GON expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 GON?
The MOT on T174 GON expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 GON done?
T174 GON was recorded at 130,645 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has T174 GON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 GON has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T174 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 T174 GON find?
T174 GON passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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