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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T196 CWLMOT history

T196 CWL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2023
Mileage
107,266 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 CWL
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
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 CWL was last recorded at 107,266 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,266 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,266 miles
  • 2021 – 106,778 miles
  • 2020 – 106,348 miles
  • 2019 – 105,535 miles
  • 2018 – 104,417 miles
  • 2017 – 102,999 miles
  • 2016 – 101,363 miles
  • 2015 – 99,463 miles
  • 2014 – 98,309 miles
  • 2013 – 97,000 miles
  • 2012 – 95,444 miles
  • 2011 – 86,007 miles
  • 2010 – 66,311 miles
  • 2009 – 48,955 miles
  • 2008 – 41,669 miles
  • 2007 – 39,165 miles
  • 2006 – 35,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,266 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    356704926648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,266 miles (+488)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    585330420086
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,778 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,778 miles
    Test number
    829872042545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass106,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    439753737633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail106,348 miles (+813)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    507729960849
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass105,535 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    126575973755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,498 miles (+1,081)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    215557709603
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass104,417 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,417 miles
    Test number
    118943925208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,401 miles (+1,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,401 miles
    Test number
    303980752454
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass102,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    717200186826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,999 miles (+1,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    532611478058
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass101,363 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,363 miles
    Test number
    825188480471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,345 miles (+1,882)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    633994050476
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,463 miles (+1,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,463 miles
    Test number
    847303815074
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,309 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,309 miles
    Test number
    967541444071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,298 miles (+1,298)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,298 miles
    Test number
    136329134008
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass97,000 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    527224523022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail96,978 miles (+1,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,978 miles
    Test number
    185479313412
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail95,444 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    385158632032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass95,444 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    415058432079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,007 miles (+19,696)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    267350301243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass66,311 miles (+17,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    142868390153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass48,955 miles (+7,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,955 miles
    Test number
    261791709299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass41,669 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    893771708224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,165 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    261735597458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,955 miles
    Test number
    204201436268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 CWL

Does T196 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 CWL expired on 12 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 CWL?
The MOT on T196 CWL expired on 12 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 CWL done?
T196 CWL was recorded at 107,266 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
Has T196 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 CWL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T196 CWL 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 T196 CWL find?
T196 CWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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