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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T278 NBHMOT history

T278 NBH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,745 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 NBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 NBH was last recorded at 133,745 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 17,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2014: 85,586 miles, lower than 85,593 miles on 15 Sept 2014.

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
116,612 miles · 19 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
17,133 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,745 miles
  • 2020 – 116,612 miles
  • 2019 – 111,653 miles
  • 2018 – 106,734 miles
  • 2016 – 97,939 miles
  • 2015 – 88,948 miles
  • 2014 – 85,586 miles
  • 2013 – 81,731 miles
  • 2012 – 79,419 miles
  • 2011 – 76,176 miles
  • 2010 – 74,114 miles
  • 2009 – 70,813 miles
  • 2008 – 66,524 miles
  • 2007 – 60,985 miles
  • 2006 – 54,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,745 miles (+17,133)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,745 miles
    Test number
    872793778440
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass116,612 miles (+321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    400713772850
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged

  3. Fail116,291 miles (+4,638)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    399897301809
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe loose
    • AdvisoryFuel filter held on by cable ties
    • AdvisoryInterior switches loose
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  4. Pass111,653 miles (+4,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    830912142820
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,734 miles (+8,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,734 miles
    Test number
    426219291345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass97,939 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    145398975757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryPAS belt loose and squealing on locks
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres badly perished

  7. Fail97,939 miles (+8,991)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    203717742582
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryPAS belt loose and squealing on locks
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres badly perished

  8. Pass88,948 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    975834928520
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass85,586 miles (-7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,586 miles
    Test number
    686899654283
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail85,593 miles (+3,862)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    358098054480
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass81,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    275736153229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail81,731 miles (+2,312)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    348926953447
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass79,419 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    915761752212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass76,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,176 miles
    Test number
    886005851223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,174 miles (+2,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    298645851246
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass74,114 miles (+3,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    410322250216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass70,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    444240559203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,813 miles (+4,289)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    983740859234
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass66,524 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    684155258240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail66,521 miles (+5,536)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,521 miles
    Test number
    310277248259
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass60,985 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    304902947400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    494577926256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 NBH

Does T278 NBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 NBH expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 NBH?
The MOT on T278 NBH expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 NBH done?
T278 NBH was recorded at 133,745 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has T278 NBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 NBH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T278 NBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T278 NBH find?
T278 NBH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 7 more.

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