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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T197 HFVMOT history

T197 HFV is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
161,436 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 HFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 HFV was last recorded at 161,436 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,436 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,436 miles
  • 2021 – 155,867 miles
  • 2020 – 153,000 miles
  • 2017 – 152,200 miles
  • 2016 – 148,373 miles
  • 2015 – 143,353 miles
  • 2014 – 136,471 miles
  • 2013 – 121,803 miles
  • 2011 – 112,758 miles
  • 2009 – 95,006 miles
  • 2008 – 75,878 miles
  • 2007 – 65,952 miles
  • 2006 – 56,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,436 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding at rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,436 miles
    Test number
    735836458818
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding at rear
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,436 miles (+5,569)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,436 miles
    Test number
    697997678325
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding at rear
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,867 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,867 miles
    Test number
    672865928924
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroding tyres old

  4. Pass153,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,000 miles
    Test number
    904400345829
    • AdvisorySome lift in both front top leg mountings

  5. Fail153,000 miles (+800)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,000 miles
    Test number
    522738694585
    • MajorFloor excessively deteriorated front and rear floors corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome lift in both front top leg mountings

  6. Pass152,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    128720338927
    • AdvisoryScreen scratched f/exhaust fluffing o/sf w/bone r/bush both f/drop link bushes perishing f/no/plate deteriorated

  7. Fail152,200 miles (+3,827)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    175296930925
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryScreen scratched f/exhaust fluffing o/sf w/bone r/bush both f/drop link bushes perishing f/no/plate deteriorated

  8. Pass148,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,373 miles
    Test number
    329446545435
    • AdvisoryFr/no/plate deteriorating top susp mtgs slight movement windscreen scratched f/exhaust slight fluffing both r/whl brgs slight free play

  9. Fail148,373 miles (+5,020)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,373 miles
    Test number
    233226100281
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front top susp mtgs o/sf lower arm rear bush both r/wheel brgs slight free play f/exhaust slight fluffing both front tyres on limit

  10. Pass143,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,353 miles
    Test number
    172977134403
    • AdvisoryO/s h/lamp damp leg top mtgs o/s r tyre o/s f/w/b rear bush weak n/s r/wheel brg slight play

  11. Fail143,353 miles (+6,882)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,353 miles
    Test number
    156813235769
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s h/lamp damp leg top mtgs o/s r tyre o/s f/w/b rear bush weak n/s r/wheel brg slight play

  12. Pass136,471 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    407769444403
    • NoteSome movement in both front leg top mountings

  13. Fail136,471 miles (+7,459)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    435029344318
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSome movement in both front leg top mountings

  14. Pass129,012 miles (+7,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    577656004084
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge front pads low slight movement in n/s rear wheel bearing o/s f wishbone rear bush slightly perished front suspension slightly soft

  15. Pass121,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    768247803065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,803 miles (+9,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    138247903456
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass112,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,758 miles
    Test number
    708934151307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,758 miles (+8,165)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,758 miles
    Test number
    709653051389
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass104,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    627366201050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,593 miles (+9,587)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    288346501072
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass95,006 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    350207359332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,768 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,768 miles
    Test number
    433658509012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    142503708006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,878 miles (+9,926)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    113223708045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust shield insecure rear brakes sqealing on application

  25. Pass65,952 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    783805807026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    420277806024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T197 HFV

Does T197 HFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 HFV expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 HFV?
The MOT on T197 HFV expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 HFV done?
T197 HFV was recorded at 161,436 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has T197 HFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 HFV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T197 HFV 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 T197 HFV find?
T197 HFV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: both outer sills corroding at rear; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts.

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