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Volkswagen Polo

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T212 HGTMOT history

T212 HGT is a maroon petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
48,821 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 HGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 HGT was last recorded at 48,821 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,836 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,985 miles
Average per year
1,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,821 miles
  • 2024 – 46,836 miles
  • 2023 – 44,882 miles
  • 2022 – 42,437 miles
  • 2021 – 38,784 miles
  • 2020 – 37,852 miles
  • 2019 – 36,953 miles
  • 2018 – 36,216 miles
  • 2017 – 35,111 miles
  • 2016 – 34,304 miles
  • 2015 – 32,412 miles
  • 2014 – 31,379 miles
  • 2013 – 29,170 miles
  • 2012 – 27,319 miles
  • 2011 – 26,955 miles
  • 2010 – 23,367 miles
  • 2009 – 20,536 miles
  • 2008 – 17,390 miles
  • 2007 – 13,991 miles
  • 2006 – 10,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    571944282990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail48,821 miles (+1,985)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    338882739030
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass46,836 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    803278955368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,882 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,882 miles
    Test number
    471786183599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,437 miles (+3,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    512014923689
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,784 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,784 miles
    Test number
    562237502925
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,852 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    667655544761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,953 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    486497105446
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass36,216 miles (+1,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,216 miles
    Test number
    877557777992
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass35,111 miles (+807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    695636888799
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  11. Pass34,304 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    931905510951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass32,412 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,412 miles
    Test number
    337451995080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,379 miles
    Test number
    347217304106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,379 miles (+2,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,379 miles
    Test number
    935627104126
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Fail29,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,170 miles
    Test number
    625952603176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass29,170 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,170 miles
    Test number
    779762303141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,319 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    309047882043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,955 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,955 miles
    Test number
    506037581065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail26,955 miles (+3,588)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,955 miles
    Test number
    588437581098
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass23,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,367 miles
    Test number
    144503980493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,366 miles (+2,830)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    121333380099
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass20,536 miles (+3,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,536 miles
    Test number
    411339299098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass17,390 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,390 miles
    Test number
    464071908142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,991 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,991 miles
    Test number
    510930607151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,061 miles
    Test number
    563944396025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T212 HGT

Does T212 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T212 HGT is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T212 HGT?
The MOT on T212 HGT is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T212 HGT done?
T212 HGT was recorded at 48,821 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,967 miles a year.
Has T212 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 HGT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T212 HGT 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 T212 HGT find?
T212 HGT passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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