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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T265 THNMOT history

T265 THN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
64,496 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 THN
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 THN was last recorded at 64,496 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2018: 56,928 miles, lower than 64,392 miles on 18 May 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,853 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
2,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,496 miles
  • 2023 – 63,853 miles
  • 2022 – 63,084 miles
  • 2021 – 62,361 miles
  • 2020 – 61,712 miles
  • 2019 – 59,604 miles
  • 2018 – 56,928 miles
  • 2017 – 64,392 miles
  • 2016 – 52,200 miles
  • 2015 – 49,925 miles
  • 2014 – 47,066 miles
  • 2013 – 44,193 miles
  • 2012 – 41,330 miles
  • 2011 – 38,205 miles
  • 2010 – 35,375 miles
  • 2009 – 32,443 miles
  • 2008 – 28,885 miles
  • 2007 – 25,463 miles
  • 2006 – 23,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,496 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering leaking
  • AdvisoryUnder body component corroded and under heavily underseal

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.

  • Plastic covers over floors and engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Plastic covers floors and engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,496 miles (+643)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    884869161405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder body component corroded and under heavily underseal
  2. Pass63,853 miles (+769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    854577630498
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe going into centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass63,084 miles (+723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,084 miles
    Test number
    677394968872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryAll shockers covered in grease oil bounce check ok
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over floors and engine
  4. Pass62,361 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    849388432896
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over floors and engine
  5. Pass61,712 miles (+2,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    522381932256
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers floors and engine
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
  6. Pass59,604 miles (+2,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,604 miles
    Test number
    374303412272
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers floors and engine
    • AdvisorySlight chip in screen in zone a less than 10 mm
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on gearchange
  7. Pass56,928 miles (-7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    608519680421
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on floors and engine
  8. Pass64,392 miles (+12,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,392 miles
    Test number
    747524211898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,200 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    782462784994
    • AdvisoryRear number plate discolouring
  10. Pass49,925 miles (+2,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    448324335172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass47,066 miles (+2,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    206190644109
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on in side edges
  12. Pass44,193 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,193 miles
    Test number
    815707333113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,330 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    477029932186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,205 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    498270941198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  15. Pass35,375 miles (+2,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,375 miles
    Test number
    313364130116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  16. Pass32,443 miles (+3,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,443 miles
    Test number
    171244119189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Pass28,885 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    242646908407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,463 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,463 miles
    Test number
    293982397011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,033 miles
    Test number
    733287886099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T265 THN

Does T265 THN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T265 THN expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T265 THN?
The MOT on T265 THN expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T265 THN done?
T265 THN was recorded at 64,496 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 2,244 miles a year.
Has T265 THN ever failed its MOT?
No. T265 THN has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T265 THN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T265 THN find?
T265 THN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking in 2 places, and 3 more.

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