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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T217 RPGMOT history

T217 RPG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
106,324 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 RPG was last recorded at 106,324 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,421 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
903 miles
Average per year
2,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,324 miles
  • 2022 – 105,421 miles
  • 2021 – 104,443 miles
  • 2020 – 103,680 miles
  • 2019 – 103,486 miles
  • 2018 – 102,146 miles
  • 2017 – 100,298 miles
  • 2016 – 98,154 miles
  • 2014 – 92,964 miles
  • 2013 – 89,074 miles
  • 2012 – 86,052 miles
  • 2011 – 82,975 miles
  • 2010 – 79,208 miles
  • 2009 – 76,231 miles
  • 2008 – 72,032 miles
  • 2007 – 68,856 miles
  • 2006 – 64,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,324 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,324 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,324 miles
    Test number
    333041339915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,421 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    687409314866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,443 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    701708872194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,680 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    588913074490
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    197370481770
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator lens missiong

  6. Fail103,486 miles (+1,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    686268903222
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator lens missiong

  7. Pass102,464 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    619031077349
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lenses missing or damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,464 miles (+318)1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    994987812003
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lenses missing or damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,146 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    360878585044
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

  10. Fail102,144 miles (+1,846)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,144 miles
    Test number
    555791531991
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

  11. Pass100,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    243644149986
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing heavily on inner tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail100,298 miles (+2,144)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    209111331067
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing heavily on inner tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass98,154 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    540182343589
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    683960591874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,825 miles (+3,861)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    224814155529
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass92,964 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    526193084277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,074 miles (+3,022)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    439201013269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage to near side door mirror.

  18. Pass86,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    336865782107
    • NoteOff side rear tyre badly cracked on side wall.

  19. Fail86,046 miles (+3,071)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    466945882169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre badly cracked on side wall.

  20. Pass82,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    297738851433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,975 miles (+3,767)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    218368651181
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs have a lot of wear

  22. Pass79,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    213571220463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,208 miles (+2,977)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    172130720182
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer sidewall becoming deteriorated

  24. Pass76,231 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    873126199031
    • NoteExhaust system has a lot of corrosion

  25. Fail76,231 miles (+4,199)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    974542099061
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system has a lot of corrosion

  26. Pass72,032 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    351483068040
    • NoteFront brake discs are becoming heavily worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

  27. Fail72,032 miles (+3,176)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    431413468080
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are becoming heavily worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

  28. Pass68,856 miles (+3,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    303024667072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass64,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    194608556444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T217 RPG

Does T217 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T217 RPG expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T217 RPG?
The MOT on T217 RPG expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T217 RPG done?
T217 RPG was recorded at 106,324 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 2,377 miles a year.
Has T217 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 RPG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T217 RPG 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 T217 RPG find?
T217 RPG passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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