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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T245 EGMMOT history

T245 EGM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,595 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 EGM was last recorded at 51,595 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 5,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,227 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,368 miles
Average per year
1,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,595 miles
  • 2025 – 46,227 miles
  • 2023 – 45,897 miles
  • 2022 – 45,541 miles
  • 2021 – 45,160 miles
  • 2020 – 44,754 miles
  • 2019 – 43,947 miles
  • 2018 – 43,139 miles
  • 2017 – 42,432 miles
  • 2016 – 41,450 miles
  • 2015 – 40,646 miles
  • 2014 – 39,735 miles
  • 2013 – 38,669 miles
  • 2012 – 37,432 miles
  • 2011 – 36,387 miles
  • 2010 – 35,260 miles
  • 2009 – 34,206 miles
  • 2008 – 33,235 miles
  • 2007 – 31,859 miles
  • 2006 – 30,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect gear selector shaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,595 miles (+5,368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    555126562391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
  2. Pass46,227 miles (+330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    326430501563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion underneath
  3. Pass45,897 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,897 miles
    Test number
    718256858781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,541 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    741532584513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,160 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    632727686014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,754 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    585134221229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass43,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    946174095915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Suspect gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail43,947 miles (+808)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    518320075621
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Suspect gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,139 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    352605706842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,432 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    678018113559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,450 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    429242003710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,646 miles (+911)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    165417675077
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre buld on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass39,735 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    309560884078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,669 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    375887883049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,432 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,432 miles
    Test number
    116056162460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,387 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    179412881030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
  17. Pass35,260 miles (+1,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    851833480060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass34,206 miles (+971)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    943654589049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS WORN .
  19. Pass33,235 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,235 miles
    Test number
    124528978419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,859 miles (+1,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,859 miles
    Test number
    133054577014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear tyres perrishing.175 65 13
  21. Pass30,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    371286076004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T245 EGM

Does T245 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 EGM is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T245 EGM?
The MOT on T245 EGM is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 EGM done?
T245 EGM was recorded at 51,595 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,065 miles a year.
Has T245 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 EGM has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T245 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 T245 EGM find?
T245 EGM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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