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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T197 XBVMOT history

T197 XBV is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
169,588 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 XBV was last recorded at 169,588 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2016: 145,563 miles, lower than 146,459 miles on 15 Apr 2016.

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
169,534 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,588 miles
  • 2024 – 167,772 miles
  • 2023 – 165,156 miles
  • 2022 – 162,757 miles
  • 2021 – 160,954 miles
  • 2020 – 159,050 miles
  • 2019 – 156,538 miles
  • 2018 – 153,590 miles
  • 2017 – 150,609 miles
  • 2016 – 145,563 miles
  • 2015 – 142,140 miles
  • 2014 – 138,042 miles
  • 2013 – 133,893 miles
  • 2012 – 129,254 miles
  • 2011 – 123,507 miles
  • 2010 – 118,576 miles
  • 2009 – 113,297 miles
  • 2008 – 105,981 miles
  • 2007 – 94,452 miles
  • 2006 – 82,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,588 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leakRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,588 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,588 miles
    Test number
    570797045893
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,534 miles (+1,762)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,534 miles
    Test number
    131217352155
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,772 miles (+2,616)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,772 miles
    Test number
    145186965218
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle has been treated with black product
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 4 into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,156 miles (+2,399)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,156 miles
    Test number
    723596850933
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle has been treated with black paint
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 next to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass162,757 miles (+1,803)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,757 miles
    Test number
    818327721616
    • AdvisoryAll Under Vehicle including Suspension Arms & Sill's has been painted in Black Under Seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front covered in Black Paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel Arch slightly corroded with no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,954 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,954 miles
    Test number
    763989660974
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail160,907 miles (+1,857)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,907 miles
    Test number
    656351055525
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass159,050 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    159,050 miles
    Test number
    690328081854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,538 miles (+2,948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,538 miles
    Test number
    984937805296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,69mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,95mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass153,590 miles (+2,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,590 miles
    Test number
    330626655123
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass150,609 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,609 miles
    Test number
    324182030340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail150,609 miles (+5,046)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,609 miles
    Test number
    954895854038
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass145,563 miles (-896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,563 miles
    Test number
    142324191742
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail146,459 miles (+4,319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,459 miles
    Test number
    975804686005
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass142,140 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,140 miles
    Test number
    565690515123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,042 miles
    Test number
    246125504410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail138,005 miles (+4,112)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    368565704105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass133,893 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,893 miles
    Test number
    855049003165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail133,874 miles (+4,620)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,874 miles
    Test number
    537648603163
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass129,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    129400812179
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail129,254 miles (+5,747)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    139588602161
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass123,507 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,507 miles
    Test number
    269276161037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,576 miles (+5,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,576 miles
    Test number
    820787050065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail113,297 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,297 miles
    Test number
    373202169005
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass113,297 miles (+7,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    113,297 miles
    Test number
    823962669081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass105,981 miles (+11,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,981 miles
    Test number
    122649748081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass94,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    190804847025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail94,452 miles (+12,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    261404647093
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  29. Pass82,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    123050166031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail82,222 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    553070266086
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about T197 XBV

Does T197 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 XBV expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 XBV?
The MOT on T197 XBV expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 XBV done?
T197 XBV was recorded at 169,588 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has T197 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 XBV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 XBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 XBV find?
T197 XBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front coolant leak; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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