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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T272 ERPMOT history

T272 ERP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
209,201 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 ERP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 ERP was last recorded at 209,201 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 5,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,694 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,507 miles
Average per year
10,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 209,201 miles
  • 2021 – 203,694 miles
  • 2020 – 199,843 miles
  • 2019 – 195,477 miles
  • 2018 – 183,111 miles
  • 2017 – 174,305 miles
  • 2016 – 162,333 miles
  • 2015 – 148,044 miles
  • 2014 – 130,938 miles
  • 2013 – 114,204 miles
  • 2012 – 102,971 miles
  • 2011 – 90,935 miles
  • 2010 – 75,072 miles
  • 2009 – 63,704 miles
  • 2008 – 54,551 miles
  • 2007 – 49,373 miles
  • 2006 – 46,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,201 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass209,201 miles (+5,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    209,201 miles
    Test number
    827963953804
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass203,694 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    203,694 miles
    Test number
    209762020332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail203,693 miles (+3,850)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,693 miles
    Test number
    598130888202
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    199,843 miles
    Test number
    696313250160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail199,843 miles (+4,366)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,843 miles
    Test number
    873759475218
    • DangerousBrake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass195,477 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    195,477 miles
    Test number
    983443405518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail195,475 miles (+12,364)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,475 miles
    Test number
    757144658359
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorShock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass183,111 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    183,111 miles
    Test number
    408466560908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail183,110 miles (+8,805)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,110 miles
    Test number
    974604884976
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass174,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,305 miles
    Test number
    232864850529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail174,305 miles (+11,972)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,305 miles
    Test number
    120945199330
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass162,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,333 miles
    Test number
    317906421627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail162,332 miles (+14,288)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,332 miles
    Test number
    859255678782
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass148,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    148,044 miles
    Test number
    779498421548
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail148,041 miles (+17,103)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,041 miles
    Test number
    343224179412
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass130,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    739169464263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,938 miles (+16,734)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    108417964286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,204 miles (+11,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,204 miles
    Test number
    367788543476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass102,971 miles (+12,036)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    316086052272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise travel on handbrake

  20. Pass90,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    317165751297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,935 miles (+15,863)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    407505551255
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,072 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    921353860210
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

  23. Fail75,072 miles (+11,368)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    492413760215
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

  24. Pass63,704 miles (+9,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,704 miles
    Test number
    793621769224
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,551 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    302790068416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror damaged

  26. Fail54,551 miles (+5,178)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    361110668480
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror damaged

  27. Pass49,373 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    364890357452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    481711276214
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T272 ERP

Does T272 ERP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T272 ERP expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T272 ERP?
The MOT on T272 ERP expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T272 ERP done?
T272 ERP was recorded at 209,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 10,212 miles a year.
Has T272 ERP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 ERP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T272 ERP 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 T272 ERP find?
T272 ERP passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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