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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

T1 ESWMOT history

T1 ESW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,705 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 ESW was last recorded at 54,705 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,594 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,111 miles
Average per year
2,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,705 miles
  • 2025 – 52,594 miles
  • 2024 – 50,329 miles
  • 2023 – 47,399 miles
  • 2022 – 44,849 miles
  • 2021 – 42,571 miles
  • 2020 – 40,490 miles
  • 2019 – 37,364 miles
  • 2018 – 34,472 miles
  • 2017 – 31,675 miles
  • 2016 – 28,463 miles
  • 2015 – 25,482 miles
  • 2014 – 22,357 miles
  • 2013 – 18,145 miles
  • 2012 – 15,683 miles
  • 2011 – 13,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,705 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • General surface rust at rear axle &components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (front bush)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded Front and rear , All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,705 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    354664196723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,594 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    888040918451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,591 miles (+2,262)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    144578424300
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,329 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    302149615513
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust at rear axle &components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail50,329 miles (+2,930)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    243812488130
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust at rear axle &components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,399 miles (+2,550)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    738166237276
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle & suspension components surface corrosion

  7. Pass44,849 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,849 miles
    Test number
    108436963912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,571 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    342524977827
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear , All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexy in poor condition

  9. Fail42,569 miles (+2,079)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    746198542963
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear , All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexy in poor condition

  10. Pass40,490 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    463215180048
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear shock absorber casings
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  11. Fail40,490 miles (+3,126)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    765622666536
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear shock absorber casings
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass37,364 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    467429416557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded

  13. Fail37,364 miles (+2,892)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    916535010338
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded

  14. Pass34,472 miles (+2,797)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    150919846089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  15. Pass31,675 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,675 miles
    Test number
    559941921436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear has slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass28,463 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,463 miles
    Test number
    430190598144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,482 miles (+3,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,482 miles
    Test number
    795440735020
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass22,357 miles (+4,212)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,357 miles
    Test number
    977391034032
    • NoteAll tyres cracking slightly at walls and treads.
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded and scored slightly.

  19. Pass18,145 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,145 miles
    Test number
    815567633024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,683 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,683 miles
    Test number
    967017132006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,610 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,610 miles
    Test number
    827533401296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise(slightwear & light scoring on front discs)

  22. Pass13,610 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,610 miles
    Test number
    837313701258
    • NoteAdvise(slightwear & light scoring on front discs)

Questions about T1 ESW

Does T1 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 ESW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 ESW?
The MOT on T1 ESW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 ESW done?
T1 ESW was recorded at 54,705 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,835 miles a year.
Has T1 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 ESW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 ESW 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 T1 ESW find?
T1 ESW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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