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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T24 OBTMOT history

T24 OBT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,627 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 OBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T24 OBT was last recorded at 90,627 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,518 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
6,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,627 miles
  • 2025 – 90,189 miles
  • 2024 – 83,526 miles
  • 2023 – 79,733 miles
  • 2022 – 78,873 miles
  • 2021 – 70,811 miles
  • 2020 – 59,265 miles
  • 2019 – 53,648 miles
  • 2018 – 46,206 miles
  • 2017 – 37,101 miles
  • 2016 – 20,548 miles
  • 2015 – 17,039 miles
  • 2014 – 12,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust silenser deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car has underseal all over partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,627 miles (+109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,627 miles
    Test number
    124868008784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silenser deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car has underseal all over parts
  2. Fail90,518 miles (+329)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    146094560773
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silenser deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car has underseal all over parts
  3. Pass90,189 miles (+6,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,189 miles
    Test number
    736150665092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass83,526 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    448700528369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,525 miles (+3,792)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,525 miles
    Test number
    583548250039
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,733 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    125854194665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    758451748245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail78,878 miles (+8,067)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    618296233495
    • MajorRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,811 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    771091167843
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail70,801 miles (+11,536)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    253295157632
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass59,265 miles (+5,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    153335500407
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cuts / cracks to inner side walls
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has cuts / cracks to inner side wall
  12. Pass53,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    799316968370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail53,648 miles (+7,442)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    318011748999
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass46,206 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    424453856254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,874 miles (+8,773)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,874 miles
    Test number
    299217687250
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust (7.1.1)
  16. Pass37,101 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    328554773501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,091 miles (+16,543)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    717374946796
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass20,548 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,548 miles
    Test number
    835301623104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,039 miles
    Test number
    866383735001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,039 miles (+4,568)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,039 miles
    Test number
    907493735085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass12,471 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,471 miles
    Test number
    648566234011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,442 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,442 miles
    Test number
    988785434062
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T24 OBT

Does T24 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 OBT is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T24 OBT?
The MOT on T24 OBT is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T24 OBT done?
T24 OBT was recorded at 90,627 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,493 miles a year.
Has T24 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 OBT has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T24 OBT 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 T24 OBT find?
T24 OBT passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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