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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T234 EGMMOT history

T234 EGM is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
87,314 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T234 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T234 EGM was last recorded at 87,314 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,984 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,314 miles
  • 2021 – 85,984 miles
  • 2020 – 84,774 miles
  • 2019 – 83,508 miles
  • 2018 – 82,120 miles
  • 2017 – 80,425 miles
  • 2016 – 78,508 miles
  • 2015 – 76,241 miles
  • 2014 – 73,669 miles
  • 2013 – 71,464 miles
  • 2012 – 69,322 miles
  • 2011 – 66,788 miles
  • 2010 – 64,255 miles
  • 2009 – 60,878 miles
  • 2008 – 56,909 miles
  • 2007 – 52,890 miles
  • 2006 – 47,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,314 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside sun visor loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,314 miles (+1,330)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,314 miles
    Test number
    949058786783
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    773097269536
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail85,984 miles (+1,210)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    997952936591
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass84,774 miles (+1,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    407614581215
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,508 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    614403671655
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail83,504 miles (+1,384)1 dangerous5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    652836889867
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split on blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass82,120 miles (+1,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    962703946767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass80,425 miles (+1,917)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    408940290938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass78,508 miles (+2,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    455542150553
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat lose in guide, seat still secure ,advise fixing

  10. Pass76,241 miles (+2,572)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    296601315177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes increase at slightly different rates advise getting checked

  11. Pass73,669 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    226042014489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,464 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    715541223176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,322 miles (+2,534)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    195964322100
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge. 175/65R13 80T Avons on front, Firestone on rear

  14. Pass66,788 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,788 miles
    Test number
    148586821144
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass64,255 miles (+3,377)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    333856820138
    • NoteEngine cooling fan doesn't appear to be working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear number plate water damaged
    • NoteScrew in offside front tyre
    • NoteWindscreen wipers clearing screen poorly

  16. Pass60,878 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    810987229183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,909 miles (+4,019)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    202952328108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate water damaged

  18. Pass52,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    730819627182
    • NoteChip in windscreen zone B

  19. Fail52,889 miles (+5,736)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    292979327482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChip in windscreen zone B
    • NoteUnable to brake test front wheels due to condition of front tyres

  20. Pass47,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    701920136111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,153 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    603064626137
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen chiped

Questions about T234 EGM

Does T234 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T234 EGM expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T234 EGM?
The MOT on T234 EGM expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T234 EGM done?
T234 EGM was recorded at 87,314 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has T234 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T234 EGM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T234 EGM 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 T234 EGM find?
T234 EGM passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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