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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T255 FBKMOT history

T255 FBK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,055 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 FBK
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 FBK was last recorded at 56,055 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 2,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,528 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,527 miles
Average per year
1,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,055 miles
  • 2025 – 53,528 miles
  • 2024 – 52,263 miles
  • 2023 – 52,257 miles
  • 2022 – 52,250 miles
  • 2021 – 52,064 miles
  • 2020 – 51,763 miles
  • 2019 – 50,938 miles
  • 2018 – 50,204 miles
  • 2017 – 49,506 miles
  • 2016 – 48,946 miles
  • 2015 – 48,598 miles
  • 2014 – 46,753 miles
  • 2013 – 42,780 miles
  • 2012 – 37,012 miles
  • 2011 – 29,751 miles
  • 2010 – 25,737 miles
  • 2009 – 24,493 miles
  • 2008 – 23,286 miles
  • 2007 – 21,797 miles
  • 2006 – 19,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,055 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,055 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    624924546947
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,528 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    987219653664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,312 miles (+36)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    713873634884
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail53,276 miles (+1,013)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    468136163985
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, inner wheel arch and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryVehicle under surface corrosion.

  5. Pass52,263 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    574184641389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    760915454070
    • AdvisoryADVISE OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORREDED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail52,257 miles (+7)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    319989185449
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryADVISE OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORREDED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,250 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    107133505447
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under side of vehicle

  9. Pass52,064 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    738971328275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,763 miles (+825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,763 miles
    Test number
    865562996088
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,938 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    698955148742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,204 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    256522147891
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's cracking on sidewalls.
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass49,506 miles (+560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    276270726904
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass48,946 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    397839155301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,598 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    135603585424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,753 miles (+3,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    129886084475
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass42,780 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    619435483001
    • NoteCorrosion to seals
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail42,780 miles (+5,768)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    818535983048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to seals
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass37,012 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    948266182059
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer heavily corroded

  20. Fail37,012 miles (+7,261)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    965666182063
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer heavily corroded

  21. Pass29,751 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    439244181008
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NotePower steering pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail29,751 miles (+4,014)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    466304781098
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NotePower steering pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass25,737 miles (+1,244)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    421943780048
    • NoteO/s outer door sill corroding
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate slightly
    • NoteWindscreen slightly scored in o/s swept area

  24. Pass24,493 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    893545259051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished.

  25. Fail24,493 miles (+1,207)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    112574159029
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished.

  26. Pass23,286 miles (+1,489)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,286 miles
    Test number
    544934068058
    • NoteFront wiperblades poor.
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing on outer tyre wall.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.
    • NoteSlight trace of engine oil leak.
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake.

  27. Pass21,797 miles (+1,816)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    761401467097
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall. †
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

  28. Pass19,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,981 miles
    Test number
    202607366013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,981 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,981 miles
    Test number
    392287266061
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer tyre wall perished

Questions about T255 FBK

Does T255 FBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 FBK is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T255 FBK?
The MOT on T255 FBK is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T255 FBK done?
T255 FBK was recorded at 56,055 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,781 miles a year.
Has T255 FBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 FBK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T255 FBK 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 T255 FBK find?
T255 FBK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres.

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