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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T179 DGTMOT history

T179 DGT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
91,253 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 DGT was last recorded at 91,253 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 7,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2007: 43,671 miles, lower than 44,831 miles on 8 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,102 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,151 miles
Average per year
2,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 91,253 miles
  • 2020 – 84,102 miles
  • 2019 – 79,696 miles
  • 2018 – 74,996 miles
  • 2017 – 72,437 miles
  • 2016 – 70,264 miles
  • 2015 – 65,058 miles
  • 2014 – 57,512 miles
  • 2013 – 51,903 miles
  • 2012 – 51,046 miles
  • 2011 – 50,111 miles
  • 2010 – 49,616 miles
  • 2009 – 48,480 miles
  • 2008 – 48,009 miles
  • 2007 – 43,671 miles
  • 2006 – 44,831 miles
  • 2005 – 43,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,253 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,253 miles (+7,151)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    860184279780
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass84,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,102 miles
    Test number
    939054859059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail84,102 miles (+4,406)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,102 miles
    Test number
    857179363713
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    591392041330
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail79,696 miles (+4,700)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    248698249408
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass74,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    761191354829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail74,996 miles (+2,559)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    730317976045
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass72,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    649044593930
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres badly perished

  9. Fail72,437 miles (+2,173)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    460114719089
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres badly perished

  10. Pass70,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    627431281255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,264 miles (+5,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    837495608970
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass65,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    109831076304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail65,058 miles (+7,546)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    941059685283
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass57,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    349002884202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,512 miles (+5,609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    988752284249
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass51,903 miles (+857)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,903 miles
    Test number
    239210033386
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak from rear exhaust join.

  17. Pass51,046 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    466760422403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,111 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    439815421322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,616 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    133980220381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    241168929367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,480 miles (+471)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    520314529326
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes squeeking badly

  22. Pass48,009 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    383086028332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,671 miles (-1,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    391144627366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,831 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    862082316345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    530229825369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T179 DGT

Does T179 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 DGT expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 DGT?
The MOT on T179 DGT expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 DGT done?
T179 DGT was recorded at 91,253 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 2,977 miles a year.
Has T179 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 DGT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T179 DGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T179 DGT find?
T179 DGT passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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