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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

T26 TSPMOT history

T26 TSP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,025 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 TSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 TSP was last recorded at 80,025 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,816 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,209 miles
Average per year
5,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,025 miles
  • 2025 – 72,816 miles
  • 2024 – 66,783 miles
  • 2023 – 58,587 miles
  • 2022 – 47,346 miles
  • 2021 – 35,886 miles
  • 2020 – 31,092 miles
  • 2019 – 23,814 miles
  • 2018 – 14,631 miles
  • 2017 – 8,070 miles
  • 2015 – 6,997 miles
  • 2014 – 6,145 miles
  • 2013 – 5,171 miles
  • 2012 – 3,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,025 miles
    Test number
    822937411038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail80,023 miles (+7,207)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    640907199014
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,816 miles (+6,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    606216925973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,783 miles (+8,196)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    679501958435
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass58,587 miles (+11,241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,587 miles
    Test number
    236313937698
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass47,346 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    114785748568
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  7. Fail47,339 miles (+11,453)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    534657839822
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass35,886 miles (+4,794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    414865683502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass31,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    315557409052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,092 miles (+7,278)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    810843548449
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  11. Pass23,814 miles (+9,183)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    23,814 miles
    Test number
    204683197015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,631 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    14,631 miles
    Test number
    551682718061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,070 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    8,070 miles
    Test number
    170767779487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,997 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    6,997 miles
    Test number
    576868394204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,145 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    6,145 miles
    Test number
    829158734249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,171 miles (+1,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    5,171 miles
    Test number
    829605923220
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass3,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    3,950 miles
    Test number
    395042522424
    • NoteHandbrake becoming high

Questions about T26 TSP

Does T26 TSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 TSP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 TSP?
The MOT on T26 TSP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 TSP done?
T26 TSP was recorded at 80,025 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
Has T26 TSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 TSP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 TSP 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 T26 TSP find?
T26 TSP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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