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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T194 KOBMOT history

T194 KOB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 86,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,512 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T194 KOB
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
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T194 KOB was last recorded at 86,512 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2019: 72,026 miles, lower than 91,961 miles on 12 Feb 2019.

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
84,331 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
2,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,512 miles
  • 2025 – 84,331 miles
  • 2024 – 81,888 miles
  • 2023 – 79,869 miles
  • 2022 – 77,941 miles
  • 2021 – 75,768 miles
  • 2020 – 73,489 miles
  • 2019 – 72,026 miles
  • 2018 – 70,759 miles
  • 2017 – 68,337 miles
  • 2016 – 65,166 miles
  • 2015 – 62,257 miles
  • 2014 – 59,773 miles
  • 2013 – 56,379 miles
  • 2012 – 52,066 miles
  • 2011 – 47,373 miles
  • 2010 – 45,604 miles
  • 2009 – 44,331 miles
  • 2008 – 41,108 miles
  • 2007 – 36,418 miles
  • 2006 – 33,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,512 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,512 miles (+2,181)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,512 miles
    Test number
    640706612673
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

  2. Pass84,331 miles (+2,443)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    300874253338
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat base has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass81,888 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    140215624036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail81,860 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    470483842561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,869 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    715208376179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail79,821 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    756963248235
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,941 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    242293435804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail77,902 miles (+2,134)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    231042753290
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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. Pass75,768 miles (+2,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    523377693151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear's tyre's cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass73,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    315151003083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,489 miles (+1,463)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    785199990584
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,026 miles (-19,935)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    217572988988
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper corner damaged at bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiperblade torn on ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door heavily damaged

  13. Fail91,961 miles (+21,202)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,961 miles
    Test number
    632410152756
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower bumper damaged

  14. Pass70,759 miles (+2,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,759 miles
    Test number
    635824414409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door damaged

  15. Pass68,337 miles (+3,171)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    202679013338
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily casolated
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass65,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,166 miles
    Test number
    956757682751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,166 miles (+2,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,166 miles
    Test number
    805065256414
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass62,257 miles (+2,484)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    459864645025
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres casolated
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass59,773 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    187253244408
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  20. Fail59,770 miles (+3,391)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    958431844051
    • FailureBrake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  21. Pass56,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    206783443041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,379 miles (+4,313)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    125862743040
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass52,066 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    466914742018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass47,373 miles (+1,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    196554831440
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split, still clearing the screen ok

  25. Pass45,604 miles (+1,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    532883540093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Fail44,331 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    512502519004
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass44,331 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    871232119028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,108 miles (+4,690)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    783097008066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on walls.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteN/sf tyre split on inner wall.
    • NoteO/sf tyre wearing on inner edge.

  29. Pass36,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    244971517097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,418 miles (+3,354)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    634619607053
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

  31. Pass33,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    211385906010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T194 KOB

Does T194 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T194 KOB expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T194 KOB?
The MOT on T194 KOB expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T194 KOB done?
T194 KOB was recorded at 86,512 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,651 miles a year.
Has T194 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T194 KOB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T194 KOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T194 KOB find?
T194 KOB failed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing rear bolt; emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and holed exhaust; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 15 more.

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