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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T266 THNMOT history

T266 THN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 37,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
37,711 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 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
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 THN was last recorded at 37,711 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,546 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,711 miles
  • 2024 – 37,546 miles
  • 2023 – 37,483 miles
  • 2022 – 37,433 miles
  • 2021 – 37,170 miles
  • 2019 – 36,563 miles
  • 2018 – 35,305 miles
  • 2017 – 34,451 miles
  • 2016 – 33,589 miles
  • 2015 – 32,149 miles
  • 2014 – 30,859 miles
  • 2013 – 29,823 miles
  • 2012 – 28,355 miles
  • 2011 – 27,116 miles
  • 2010 – 25,331 miles
  • 2009 – 23,590 miles
  • 2008 – 21,799 miles
  • 2007 – 20,601 miles
  • 2006 – 19,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,711 miles
  • AdvisoryAll repaired areas are heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,711 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,711 miles
    Test number
    459942853489
    • AdvisoryAll repaired areas are heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass37,546 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    839440906094
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wish bone bushes worn

  3. Pass37,483 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,483 miles
    Test number
    209991690450
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass37,433 miles (+263)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    397142908276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,170 miles (+607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    903968567355
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass36,563 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    261576701928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,305 miles (+854)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    874407383176
    • AdvisoryFront both front bottom arm rear bushes have some movement but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded on inner face and slight bind
    • AdvisoryFront full length brake pipes front to back corners corroded
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing off on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel bearings have slight movement/play
    • AdvisoryCar undersealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  8. Pass34,451 miles (+862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,451 miles
    Test number
    707805530209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes going to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded and snapped
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front discs
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass33,589 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,589 miles
    Test number
    457518255648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,149 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    205224835139
    • 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. Pass30,859 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    705969744106
    • 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)

  12. Pass29,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    278709143443
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  13. Fail29,823 miles (+1,468)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    487829943147
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  14. Pass28,355 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    219395242120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,116 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,116 miles
    Test number
    426243541104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  16. Pass25,331 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    574868130163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,590 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    610924139197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,799 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,799 miles
    Test number
    282240258401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,601 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,601 miles
    Test number
    924934347148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,189 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    652321656152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,168 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,168 miles
    Test number
    383405946141
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T266 THN

Does T266 THN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 THN expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 THN?
The MOT on T266 THN expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 THN done?
T266 THN was recorded at 37,711 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 963 miles a year.
Has T266 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 THN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T266 THN 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 T266 THN find?
T266 THN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: all repaired areas are heavily undersealed; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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