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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T253 OKEMOT history

T253 OKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
103,381 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 OKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 OKE was last recorded at 103,381 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 8,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,194 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,187 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,381 miles
  • 2020 – 95,194 miles
  • 2019 – 85,836 miles
  • 2018 – 72,338 miles
  • 2017 – 62,700 miles
  • 2016 – 60,483 miles
  • 2015 – 58,516 miles
  • 2014 – 56,235 miles
  • 2013 – 52,550 miles
  • 2012 – 48,991 miles
  • 2011 – 44,592 miles
  • 2010 – 41,169 miles
  • 2009 – 37,040 miles
  • 2008 – 31,980 miles
  • 2007 – 26,305 miles
  • 2006 – 25,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,381 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,381 miles (+8,187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    197842497531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,194 miles (+9,358)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    960055571808
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,836 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    207163597921
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre out shape - slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out shape - slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail85,836 miles (+13,498)3 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    308890048129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre out shape - slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out shape - slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,338 miles (+9,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    101442560696
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioration noted

  6. Pass62,700 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    526737898573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,483 miles (+1,967)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    325565504605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low 3-4mm 175/65/13
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass58,516 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    336051845186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread depth getting low 2.5mm and perished 175/65/13

  9. Fail58,516 miles (+2,281)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    786741745191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread depth getting low 2.5mm and perished 175/65/13

  10. Pass56,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    995616254164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail56,235 miles (+3,685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    989625354135
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass52,550 miles (+3,559)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    216047253499
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge (175/65 13)

  13. Pass48,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    597318852169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail48,991 miles (+4,399)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    868418952153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass44,592 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    257959331130
    • NoteAdvise minor marks in windscreen
    • NoteAdvise ns registration plate lamp dim
    • NoteAdvise oil leak on gearbox
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer condition starting to deteriorate
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake pipes

  16. Fail44,592 miles (+3,423)4 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    487209631130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise minor marks in windscreen
    • NoteAdvise ns registration plate lamp dim
    • NoteAdvise oil leak on gearbox
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer condition starting to deteriorate
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake pipes

  17. Pass41,169 miles (+4,129)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    410401160173
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak on join
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  18. Pass37,040 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,040 miles
    Test number
    100845259176
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • NoteSmall chip in zone A

  19. Fail37,040 miles (+5,060)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,040 miles
    Test number
    752125659152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • NoteSmall chip in zone A

  20. Pass31,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    193455168163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail31,980 miles (+5,675)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    292725468133
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass26,305 miles (+1,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,305 miles
    Test number
    190801257117
    • NoteAdvise drivers rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rear silencer condition deteriorating

  23. Pass25,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,127 miles
    Test number
    543692556188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 OKE

Does T253 OKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 OKE expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 OKE?
The MOT on T253 OKE expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 OKE done?
T253 OKE was recorded at 103,381 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has T253 OKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 OKE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T253 OKE 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 T253 OKE find?
T253 OKE passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; all suspension components corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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