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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T251 XBVMOT history

T251 XBV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
31,846 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 XBV was last recorded at 31,846 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 1,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2007: 16,610 miles, lower than 19,308 miles on 7 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,731 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,115 miles
Average per year
716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 31,846 miles
  • 2022 – 30,731 miles
  • 2019 – 30,087 miles
  • 2018 – 27,497 miles
  • 2017 – 25,293 miles
  • 2016 – 24,097 miles
  • 2015 – 24,062 miles
  • 2014 – 23,601 miles
  • 2013 – 23,111 miles
  • 2012 – 22,551 miles
  • 2011 – 21,849 miles
  • 2010 – 20,735 miles
  • 2009 – 19,892 miles
  • 2008 – 18,670 miles
  • 2007 – 16,610 miles
  • 2006 – 19,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,846 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,846 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,846 miles
    Test number
    313549668254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,731 miles (+644)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    30,731 miles
    Test number
    821627601351
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass30,087 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    607880021301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,497 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    210146898175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,293 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,293 miles
    Test number
    912138458638
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  6. Pass24,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    974895808101
    • AdvisoryBonnet front n/s corner poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates poor condition

  7. Fail24,097 miles (+35)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    377277849073
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet front n/s corner poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates poor condition

  8. Pass24,062 miles (+461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    399405955100
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  9. Pass23,601 miles (+490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,601 miles
    Test number
    236649444433
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  10. Pass23,111 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,111 miles
    Test number
    948926553137
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer edge.
    • NoteVehicle dry underneath.

  11. Fail23,111 miles (+560)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,111 miles
    Test number
    985185053103
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer edge.
    • NoteVehicle dry underneath.

  12. Pass22,551 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,551 miles
    Test number
    289988652195
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteFront discs in poor codition.

  13. Fail22,551 miles (+702)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,551 miles
    Test number
    665362452179
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteFront discs in poor codition.

  14. Pass21,849 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,849 miles
    Test number
    466403951141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,735 miles (+843)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    583118850179
    • NoteFont brake discs pitted but not excessive enough to fail
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

  16. Pass19,892 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,892 miles
    Test number
    580201769165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,670 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    313065158194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,610 miles (-2,698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,610 miles
    Test number
    220355137415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    741308056167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 XBV

Does T251 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 XBV expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 XBV?
The MOT on T251 XBV expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 XBV done?
T251 XBV was recorded at 31,846 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 716 miles a year.
Has T251 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 XBV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T251 XBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T251 XBV find?
T251 XBV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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