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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

T23 MLEMOT history

T23 MLE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,757 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MLE was last recorded at 62,757 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,933 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,824 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,757 miles
  • 2025 – 57,933 miles
  • 2024 – 52,140 miles
  • 2023 – 44,614 miles
  • 2022 – 42,080 miles
  • 2021 – 33,338 miles
  • 2020 – 25,247 miles
  • 2019 – 19,158 miles
  • 2018 – 12,753 miles
  • 2017 – 9,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    438204057151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail62,757 miles (+4,824)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    203542094166
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass57,933 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    989471430256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail57,836 miles (+5,696)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    176449488955
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,140 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    283350457580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,090 miles (+7,476)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    419458197789
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,614 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,614 miles
    Test number
    562357012971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    742310301854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,078 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    865500998381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass33,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,338 miles
    Test number
    142565670501
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail33,336 miles (+8,089)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    846511094736
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass25,247 miles (+6,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    745232739316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass19,158 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,158 miles
    Test number
    930897988771
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail19,156 miles (+6,403)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,156 miles
    Test number
    462198522502
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass12,753 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    12,753 miles
    Test number
    423114379909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    167055057561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 MLE

Does T23 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MLE is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 MLE?
The MOT on T23 MLE is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MLE done?
T23 MLE was recorded at 62,757 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has T23 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MLE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 MLE 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 MLE find?
T23 MLE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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