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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T178 OBLMOT history

T178 OBL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,015 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 OBL was last recorded at 40,015 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,329 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
686 miles
Average per year
1,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,015 miles
  • 2025 – 39,329 miles
  • 2024 – 38,246 miles
  • 2023 – 37,322 miles
  • 2022 – 36,569 miles
  • 2021 – 34,897 miles
  • 2020 – 34,314 miles
  • 2015 – 33,602 miles
  • 2014 – 32,833 miles
  • 2011 – 30,400 miles
  • 2010 – 28,570 miles
  • 2009 – 25,772 miles
  • 2008 – 22,595 miles
  • 2007 – 20,757 miles
  • 2006 – 18,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front drive shaft corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O\s rear body work damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    991393262110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,015 miles (+686)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    570041446504
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,329 miles (+1,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,329 miles
    Test number
    966665964205
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,246 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    404963136578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,322 miles (+753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,322 miles
    Test number
    544033777790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft rusty
    • AdvisoryBodywork damage to o/s rear

  6. Pass36,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    633577569003
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryO\s rear body work damaged

  7. Fail36,569 miles (+1,672)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    530710795807
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryO\s rear body work damaged

  8. Pass34,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,897 miles
    Test number
    977717172745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail34,897 miles (+583)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,897 miles
    Test number
    367719177747
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass34,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    430624221606
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s [slightly split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN\s front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deterioated

  11. Fail34,314 miles (+712)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    341938856911
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure allround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s [slightly split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN\s front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deterioated

  12. Pass33,602 miles (+769)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    377817775071
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished

  13. Pass32,833 miles (+2,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    795725684056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,400 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,400 miles
    Test number
    769560411140
    • NoteO\s rear tyre slightly perished

  15. Fail30,400 miles (+1,830)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,400 miles
    Test number
    547370711177
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO\s rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass28,570 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    374926610174
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN\s rear tyre waring unevenly
    • NoteO\s body damaged

  17. Fail28,562 miles (+2,790)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    543239400149
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN\s rear tyre waring unevenly
    • NoteO\s body damaged

  18. Pass25,772 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    233333419122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,595 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    544006218112
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass22,595 miles (+1,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    702756118164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass20,757 miles (+2,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,757 miles
    Test number
    192037617156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,538 miles
    Test number
    313918616154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T178 OBL

Does T178 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 OBL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T178 OBL?
The MOT on T178 OBL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T178 OBL done?
T178 OBL was recorded at 40,015 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,087 miles a year.
Has T178 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 OBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T178 OBL 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 T178 OBL find?
T178 OBL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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