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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T23 FATMOT history

T23 FAT is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,444 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 FAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 FAT was last recorded at 156,444 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,086 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,358 miles
Average per year
7,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,444 miles
  • 2025 – 151,086 miles
  • 2024 – 145,976 miles
  • 2023 – 140,383 miles
  • 2022 – 131,674 miles
  • 2021 – 120,802 miles
  • 2020 – 114,110 miles
  • 2019 – 105,608 miles
  • 2018 – 97,172 miles
  • 2017 – 90,040 miles
  • 2016 – 81,620 miles
  • 2015 – 74,764 miles
  • 2014 – 68,972 miles
  • 2013 – 62,564 miles
  • 2012 – 56,596 miles
  • 2011 – 49,917 miles
  • 2010 – 40,105 miles
  • 2009 – 31,881 miles
  • 2008 – 24,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,444 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tracking may need checking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,444 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,444 miles
    Test number
    703717796531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,086 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    673919615115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,976 miles (+5,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,976 miles
    Test number
    817490926615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,383 miles (+8,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    477555068030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,674 miles (+10,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    829411582008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,802 miles (+6,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,802 miles
    Test number
    795480548976
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass114,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    361233153717
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and plastic dust covers loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off inside edge almost to canvas. 2.4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,110 miles (+8,502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    820477901491
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe burst (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and plastic dust covers loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off inside edge almost to canvas. 2.4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,608 miles (+205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,608 miles
    Test number
    506050847843
    • AdvisoryFront Tracking may need checking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low

  10. Fail105,403 miles (+8,231)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,403 miles
    Test number
    591831714698
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tracking may need checking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low

  11. Pass97,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,172 miles
    Test number
    701082751416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,172 miles (+7,132)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,172 miles
    Test number
    638126144898
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass90,040 miles (+8,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    486145554039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,620 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    621939049607
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail81,618 miles (+6,854)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    514787019367
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass74,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    816392315091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,764 miles (+5,792)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    117422115079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass68,972 miles (+6,408)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,972 miles
    Test number
    635048624053
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded advise

  19. Pass62,564 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    867752323094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,596 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    347193022050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,917 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    899629221055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,105 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    912387220026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    733362499093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,811 miles (+6,832)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,811 miles
    Test number
    854122299000
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass24,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,979 miles
    Test number
    673096898084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 FAT

Does T23 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 FAT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 FAT?
The MOT on T23 FAT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 FAT done?
T23 FAT was recorded at 156,444 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,402 miles a year.
Has T23 FAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 FAT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T23 FAT 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 T23 FAT find?
T23 FAT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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