Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T179 RCEMOT history
T179 RCE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 90,904 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T179 RCE
- 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
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T179 RCE was last recorded at 90,904 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 90,901 miles · 22 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 90,904 miles
- 2021 – 77,816 miles
- 2020 – 69,377 miles
- 2019 – 67,721 miles
- 2018 – 65,891 miles
- 2017 – 63,162 miles
- 2016 – 60,781 miles
- 2015 – 58,002 miles
- 2014 – 55,721 miles
- 2013 – 53,825 miles
- 2012 – 51,549 miles
- 2011 – 48,258 miles
- 2010 – 45,378 miles
- 2009 – 42,535 miles
- 2008 – 40,032 miles
- 2007 – 35,816 miles
- 2006 – 32,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,904 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 90,904 miles
- Test number
- 970444589822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,901 miles (+13,085)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,901 miles
- Test number
- 929915973217
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,816 miles (+8,439)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 77,816 miles
- Test number
- 449523952081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,377 miles (+1,656)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,377 miles
- Test number
- 260690792236
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass67,721 miles (+1,830)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,721 miles
- Test number
- 547247470039
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass65,891 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,891 miles
- Test number
- 492026749294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,162 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,162 miles
- Test number
- 437138935478
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass60,781 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,781 miles
- Test number
- 829993758000
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,002 miles (+2,281)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 58,002 miles
- Test number
- 567096275029
- NoteN/S/F + O/S/F tyres starting to perrish
Pass55,721 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,721 miles
- Test number
- 496440684030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass53,825 miles (+2,276)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,825 miles
- Test number
- 395009273026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteExhaust starting to rust
Pass51,549 miles (+3,291)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,549 miles
- Test number
- 866886582036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,258 miles (+2,880)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,258 miles
- Test number
- 729394781042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,378 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,378 miles
- Test number
- 361335580059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,535 miles (+2,503)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,535 miles
- Test number
- 531749489093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,032 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 40,032 miles
- Test number
- 143336488451
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Fail35,816 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,816 miles
- Test number
- 204016787065
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass35,816 miles (+2,962)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,816 miles
- Test number
- 883916987025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,854 miles
- Test number
- 363819586089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T179 RCE
- Does T179 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T179 RCE expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T179 RCE?
- The MOT on T179 RCE expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T179 RCE done?
- T179 RCE was recorded at 90,904 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
- Has T179 RCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T179 RCE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on T179 RCE 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 T179 RCE find?
- T179 RCE passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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