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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T242 LAFMOT history

T242 LAF is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
142,530 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 LAF was last recorded at 142,530 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,529 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,530 miles
  • 2022 – 128,227 miles
  • 2021 – 124,309 miles
  • 2020 – 121,024 miles
  • 2019 – 116,991 miles
  • 2018 – 110,375 miles
  • 2017 – 106,783 miles
  • 2016 – 102,343 miles
  • 2015 – 98,059 miles
  • 2014 – 87,277 miles
  • 2013 – 80,870 miles
  • 2012 – 75,464 miles
  • 2011 – 69,969 miles
  • 2010 – 64,854 miles
  • 2009 – 59,864 miles
  • 2008 – 54,680 miles
  • 2007 – 48,423 miles
  • 2006 – 45,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront floor corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear inner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front floor pan/jacking point corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,530 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,530 miles
    Test number
    898506691323
    • AdvisoryFront floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  2. Fail142,529 miles (+14,302)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    176883884940
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  3. Pass128,227 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,227 miles
    Test number
    805705485297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,309 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,309 miles
    Test number
    754996718875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,222 miles (+3,198)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,222 miles
    Test number
    101220791452
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sills damaged and corroded

  6. Pass121,024 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,024 miles
    Test number
    816812236779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly

  7. Pass116,991 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,991 miles
    Test number
    235515507337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan/jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail116,971 miles (+6,596)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    605618634148
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan/jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,375 miles (+3,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    882311629914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass106,783 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    539686698721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    253809379785
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail102,343 miles (+4,284)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    223108719281
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass98,059 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    205735922395
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre kerb damaged and perished

  14. Fail97,953 miles (+4,014)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    783894446605
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre kerb damaged and perished

  15. Pass93,939 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    456561135088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inside edges

  16. Fail93,939 miles (+6,662)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    525711535040
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inside edges

  17. Fail87,277 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    767458544077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to n/s/f

  18. Pass87,277 miles (+6,407)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    797358644063
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to n/s/f

  19. Pass80,870 miles (+5,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    526893323032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass75,464 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    856578332029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily on inner stepped edge and close to limit

  21. Fail75,454 miles (+5,485)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,454 miles
    Test number
    835537032015
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily on inner stepped edge and close to limit

  22. Pass69,969 miles (+5,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    735118221086
    • NoteCorrsion starting around offside rear floor bung

  23. Pass64,854 miles (+4,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    163866040495
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate started to delaminate.

  24. Pass59,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    630597339038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,864 miles (+5,184)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    130577239409
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass54,680 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    371861758068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,423 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,423 miles
    Test number
    322940657040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    930892256015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 LAF

Does T242 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 LAF expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 LAF?
The MOT on T242 LAF expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 LAF done?
T242 LAF was recorded at 142,530 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
Has T242 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 LAF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T242 LAF 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 T242 LAF find?
T242 LAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: front floor corroded; rear inner sills corroded.

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