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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T250 LKEMOT history

T250 LKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
96,828 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T250 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T250 LKE was last recorded at 96,828 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,769 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,828 miles
  • 2023 – 87,190 miles
  • 2022 – 79,895 miles
  • 2021 – 74,614 miles
  • 2020 – 74,593 miles
  • 2019 – 74,427 miles
  • 2018 – 73,959 miles
  • 2017 – 73,455 miles
  • 2016 – 72,553 miles
  • 2015 – 71,216 miles
  • 2014 – 70,279 miles
  • 2013 – 69,357 miles
  • 2012 – 67,878 miles
  • 2011 – 66,836 miles
  • 2010 – 66,057 miles
  • 2009 – 65,043 miles
  • 2008 – 63,762 miles
  • 2007 – 61,497 miles
  • 2006 – 60,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,828 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,828 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,828 miles
    Test number
    210938479766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,769 miles (+9,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    464261601246
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    543452312597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,160 miles (+7,265)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    285341206399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,895 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    708409200277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail79,789 miles (+5,175)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    390607516953
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass74,614 miles (+21)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    194329086419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty.

  8. Pass74,593 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    408334479099
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody/components corroded

  9. Pass74,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    998849828151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,427 miles (+468)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    737405570105
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass73,959 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    418226284603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,455 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    767447997387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,553 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    551141800988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,496 miles (+1,280)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    743364491515
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass71,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    578098305270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,216 miles (+937)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    426548805213
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass70,279 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    357440414202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,357 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    105458613247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,878 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    395377522241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    365786131204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,836 miles (+779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    667506531252
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,057 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    610000680205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,043 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    134228579236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass65,043 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    442848979205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,762 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    963025778249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,497 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    364711877466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    770193386257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,560 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    782562086204
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T250 LKE

Does T250 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T250 LKE expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T250 LKE?
The MOT on T250 LKE expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T250 LKE done?
T250 LKE was recorded at 96,828 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has T250 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T250 LKE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T250 LKE 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 T250 LKE find?
T250 LKE passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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