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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T225 PVUMOT history

T225 PVU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,051 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 PVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 PVU was last recorded at 51,051 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 5,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,533 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,518 miles
Average per year
1,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,051 miles
  • 2025 – 45,533 miles
  • 2023 – 45,321 miles
  • 2022 – 45,297 miles
  • 2021 – 44,935 miles
  • 2020 – 44,476 miles
  • 2019 – 43,242 miles
  • 2018 – 42,232 miles
  • 2017 – 41,009 miles
  • 2016 – 38,839 miles
  • 2015 – 37,435 miles
  • 2014 – 36,056 miles
  • 2013 – 34,708 miles
  • 2012 – 33,313 miles
  • 2011 – 31,807 miles
  • 2010 – 30,387 miles
  • 2009 – 28,985 miles
  • 2008 – 27,462 miles
  • 2007 – 25,754 miles
  • 2006 – 23,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front sub frame/suspension arms etc getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,051 miles (+5,518)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    625398857755
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass45,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    45,533 miles
    Test number
    382795263405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail45,533 miles (+212)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,533 miles
    Test number
    921697084011
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,321 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    433033743084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,297 miles (+362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    490839722152
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    558979435036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, cracking in treads, perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,935 miles (+459)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    890341339990
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, cracking in treads, perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass44,476 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    798342815939
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail44,474 miles (+1,232)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    647502246169
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,242 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,242 miles
    Test number
    527217176259
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame/suspension arms etc getting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspesion beam getting corroded

  11. Fail43,240 miles (+1,008)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    693449683088
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame/suspension arms etc getting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspesion beam getting corroded

  12. Pass42,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    284433124896
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame / suspension arms etc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill small hole not within prescribed area or affecting steering or braking
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam getting corroded

  13. Fail42,232 miles (+1,223)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    828836645716
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame / suspension arms etc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill small hole not within prescribed area or affecting steering or braking
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam getting corroded

  14. Pass41,009 miles (+2,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    153332718946
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill small hole
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked

  15. Pass38,839 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    460283018510
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill small hole

  16. Pass37,435 miles (+1,379)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    279107725406
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs getting corroded and disc pads getting low
    • NoteSmall hole n/s outer sill

  17. Pass36,056 miles (+1,348)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    547062834100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wall cracking
    • NoteSmall hole n/s outer sill at front

  18. Pass34,708 miles (+1,395)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,708 miles
    Test number
    457190533108
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded and worn
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking
    • NoteRear beam bushes getting worn
    • NoteRear beam getting corroded
    • NoteRear brake backplates getting corroded
    • NoteSome play steering column top bush

  19. Fail33,313 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    836771332114
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes getting perished
    • NoteRear beam showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear number plate laminates getting separated

  20. Pass33,313 miles (+1,506)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    957591132158
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes getting perished
    • NoteRear beam showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear number plate laminates getting separated

  21. Pass31,807 miles (+1,420)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    338152631127
    • NoteBoth steering rack boots twisted
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded and pitted
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes getting perished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking
    • NoteRear beam showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSmall hole nearside outer sill
    • NoteSome play steering column top support bracket
    • NoteSome play steering rack

  22. Pass30,387 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    231236510425
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall getting perished
    • NoteSome play steering column top bush

  23. Fail30,387 miles (+1,402)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    581382610109
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall getting perished
    • NoteSome play steering column top bush

  24. Pass28,985 miles (+1,523)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,985 miles
    Test number
    232364839112
    • NoteFront discs showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust box getting corroded

  25. Pass27,462 miles (+1,708)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,462 miles
    Test number
    221309728143
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes getting perished
    • NoteFront discs showing signs of surface corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust box getting corroded
    • NoteSome play steering column top bush

  26. Pass25,754 miles (+2,275)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,754 miles
    Test number
    400878637179
    • NoteBoth front tyres right on legal limit
    • NoteFront disc pads getting low
    • NoteFront discs getting corroded and worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box getting corroded

  27. Pass23,479 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,479 miles
    Test number
    280977276181
    • NoteFront discs showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low
    • NoteNearside front tyre scrubbing outer edges
    • NoteNearside steering rack boot twisted
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust box getting corroded

Questions about T225 PVU

Does T225 PVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T225 PVU is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T225 PVU?
The MOT on T225 PVU is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T225 PVU done?
T225 PVU was recorded at 51,051 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
Has T225 PVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 PVU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T225 PVU 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 T225 PVU find?
T225 PVU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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