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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T254 TPPMOT history

T254 TPP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2024
Mileage
72,127 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T254 TPP
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T254 TPP was last recorded at 72,127 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,087 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,127 miles
  • 2021 – 72,087 miles
  • 2020 – 66,600 miles
  • 2019 – 60,529 miles
  • 2016 – 58,477 miles
  • 2015 – 57,000 miles
  • 2014 – 54,812 miles
  • 2013 – 52,949 miles
  • 2012 – 50,389 miles
  • 2011 – 50,345 miles
  • 2007 – 43,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,127 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    613334881599
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,106 miles (+19)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,106 miles
    Test number
    894508899200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,087 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    264624059103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,600 miles (+6,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,600 miles
    Test number
    477444557632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,529 miles (+50)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    147402418630
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,479 miles (+2,002)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    105156185505
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass58,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,477 miles
    Test number
    598633569628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front noise from hub area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve signs of wear
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail58,477 miles (+2)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,477 miles
    Test number
    222077867364
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front noise from hub area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve signs of wear
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail58,475 miles (+88)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    501709087779
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox in revers
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail58,387 miles (+1,387)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    425702490119
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox in revers
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass57,000 miles (+2,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    267903881411
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy in reverse
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing slight cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  12. Pass54,812 miles (+49)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,812 miles
    Test number
    438476824433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteKnocking sound when reaversing

  13. Fail54,763 miles (+1,814)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    227059314313
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteKnocking sound when reaversing

  14. Pass52,949 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    556644223340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre. 195/45/r15-78V

  15. Fail52,949 miles (+2,560)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    659474423323
    • DangerousRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre. 195/45/r15-78V

  16. Pass50,389 miles (+44)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    995706322355
    • NoteFront brake pads very low.
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing low on tread, also nail in tyre. 195/45/r15-78v
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre. 195/45/r15-78v
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 195/45/r15-78v

  17. Fail50,345 miles (+6,739)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    199226951338
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEngine miss firing
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  18. Pass43,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    460597657054
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T254 TPP

Does T254 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T254 TPP expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T254 TPP?
The MOT on T254 TPP expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T254 TPP done?
T254 TPP was recorded at 72,127 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 1,729 miles a year.
Has T254 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T254 TPP has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T254 TPP 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 T254 TPP find?
T254 TPP passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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