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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T196 OBLMOT history

T196 OBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,765 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 OBL was last recorded at 60,765 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,742 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,765 miles
  • 2024 – 59,742 miles
  • 2023 – 57,366 miles
  • 2022 – 50,695 miles
  • 2021 – 43,519 miles
  • 2020 – 40,868 miles
  • 2019 – 37,872 miles
  • 2018 – 33,475 miles
  • 2017 – 30,304 miles
  • 2016 – 27,454 miles
  • 2015 – 24,816 miles
  • 2014 – 22,116 miles
  • 2013 – 22,102 miles
  • 2012 – 21,778 miles
  • 2011 – 19,736 miles
  • 2010 – 19,099 miles
  • 2009 – 19,093 miles
  • 2008 – 18,751 miles
  • 2007 – 11,996 miles
  • 2006 – 8,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,765 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid contaminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear beam axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,765 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,765 miles
    Test number
    197483778503
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid contaminated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear beam axle

  2. Fail60,742 miles (+1,000)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    384611141766
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid contaminated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear beam axle

  3. Pass59,742 miles (+2,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    353794001512
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid appears very dirty
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass57,366 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    512807522194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,350 miles (+6,655)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    677884494366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,695 miles (+7,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    745866990220
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r asymmetric tyre fitted wrong

  7. Pass43,519 miles (+2,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,519 miles
    Test number
    503857018726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,868 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,868 miles
    Test number
    127740678417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,872 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,872 miles
    Test number
    512045206124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,475 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,475 miles
    Test number
    443591374695
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  11. Pass30,304 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,304 miles
    Test number
    412845373225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    908431391358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,454 miles (+2,638)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    666348173167
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass24,816 miles (+2,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,816 miles
    Test number
    369632343496
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Pass22,116 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    169676444366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,102 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,102 miles
    Test number
    376064483461
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside frontyre deterioated

  17. Fail22,094 miles (+316)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,094 miles
    Test number
    785692183278
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside frontyre deterioated

  18. Pass21,778 miles (+2,042)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    759254042220
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  19. Pass19,736 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,736 miles
    Test number
    795176751220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,099 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,099 miles
    Test number
    211944740422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass19,093 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,093 miles
    Test number
    583219349123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,751 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,751 miles
    Test number
    941952558172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,996 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,996 miles
    Test number
    214586587167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,542 miles
    Test number
    502687176185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 OBL

Does T196 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 OBL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T196 OBL?
The MOT on T196 OBL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T196 OBL done?
T196 OBL was recorded at 60,765 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has T196 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 OBL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T196 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 T196 OBL find?
T196 OBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake fluid contaminated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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