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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T266 HKPMOT history

T266 HKP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 27,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,258 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 HKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 HKP was last recorded at 27,258 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2012: 169 miles, lower than 48,876 miles on 8 Aug 2011.

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
26,040 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,258 miles
  • 2025 – 26,040 miles
  • 2024 – 25,295 miles
  • 2023 – 24,882 miles
  • 2022 – 24,471 miles
  • 2021 – 23,399 miles
  • 2020 – 22,661 miles
  • 2019 – 21,157 miles
  • 2018 – 18,761 miles
  • 2017 – 15,909 miles
  • 2016 – 12,856 miles
  • 2015 – 10,007 miles
  • 2014 – 6,873 miles
  • 2013 – 3,938 miles
  • 2012 – 169 miles
  • 2011 – 48,876 miles
  • 2010 – 45,930 miles
  • 2009 – 42,916 miles
  • 2008 – 39,211 miles
  • 2007 – 35,514 miles
  • 2006 – 32,548 miles
  • 2005 – 28,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded

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)

    Advisory12 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,258 miles
    Test number
    618048764875
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded
  2. Fail27,258 miles (+1,218)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,258 miles
    Test number
    264005102169
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded
  3. Pass26,040 miles (+745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,040 miles
    Test number
    350172196987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass25,295 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    132815729589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail25,286 miles (+404)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    436587555697
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass24,882 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    777863286426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass24,471 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    828800454942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail24,470 miles (+1,071)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,470 miles
    Test number
    314278294466
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass23,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    835527774941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail23,399 miles (+738)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    928604303768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass22,661 miles (+1,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    919735965626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass21,157 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,157 miles
    Test number
    207066904462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail21,157 miles (+2,396)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,157 miles
    Test number
    961910324702
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass18,761 miles (+2,852)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    18,761 miles
    Test number
    427292602934
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass15,909 miles (+3,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,909 miles
    Test number
    413578496757
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated and mounting broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass12,856 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,856 miles
    Test number
    443878300524
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  17. Fail12,856 miles (+2,849)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,856 miles
    Test number
    701041859272
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  18. Pass10,007 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    565037625269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCenter exhaust deteriorated
  19. Fail10,007 miles (+3,134)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    236666725209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust deteriorated
  20. Pass6,873 miles (+2,935)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    6,873 miles
    Test number
    756423924275
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres worn lumpy
  21. Pass3,938 miles (+3,769)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    3,938 miles
    Test number
    969697813215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge
  22. Pass169 miles (-48,707)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    169 miles
    Test number
    839816212215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded
  23. Pass48,876 miles (+2,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    486830821239
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass45,930 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    430226510221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass42,916 miles (+3,705)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    381125019459
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
  26. Pass39,211 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,211 miles
    Test number
    193618918266
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn lumpy
  27. Fail39,209 miles (+3,695)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    611587918284
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCheck tracking
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn lumpy
    • NoteO/s front brake binding slightly
  28. Pass35,514 miles (+2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,514 miles
    Test number
    374578117489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass32,548 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,548 miles
    Test number
    640555506217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,886 miles
    Test number
    730935815258
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T266 HKP

Does T266 HKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 HKP is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T266 HKP?
The MOT on T266 HKP is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 HKP done?
T266 HKP was recorded at 27,258 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
Has T266 HKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 HKP has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T266 HKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T266 HKP find?
T266 HKP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside outer sill slightly corroded.

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