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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T279 HGTMOT history

T279 HGT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
45,460 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 HGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 HGT was last recorded at 45,460 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2009: 31,004 miles, lower than 314,509 miles on 23 Apr 2008.

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
45,400 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
1,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 45,460 miles
  • 2021 – 45,400 miles
  • 2020 – 45,334 miles
  • 2019 – 44,977 miles
  • 2018 – 44,065 miles
  • 2017 – 43,063 miles
  • 2016 – 41,809 miles
  • 2015 – 40,237 miles
  • 2014 – 38,751 miles
  • 2013 – 37,202 miles
  • 2012 – 36,015 miles
  • 2011 – 34,280 miles
  • 2010 – 32,776 miles
  • 2009 – 31,004 miles
  • 2008 – 314,509 miles
  • 2007 – 26,729 miles
  • 2006 – 23,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,460 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rubbing and knocking on under body of vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,460 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,460 miles
    Test number
    525196046435
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rubbing and knocking on under body of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass45,400 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    137390630556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass45,334 miles (+357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    617049259270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass44,977 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,977 miles
    Test number
    771552548086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass44,065 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    859171383250
    • AdvisoryO.s.f. tyre edge worn

  6. Pass43,063 miles (+1,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    142234850223
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

  7. Pass41,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    608555858192
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail41,809 miles (+1,572)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    409811447367
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass40,237 miles (+1,486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    296465205421
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  10. Pass38,751 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    846892804164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,202 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,202 miles
    Test number
    567178803173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,015 miles
    Test number
    705665612158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,015 miles (+1,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,015 miles
    Test number
    949634312144
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass34,280 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    386557311184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,776 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    511519700144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,004 miles (-283,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    702486409116
    • NoteOff side front tyre outer wall slight crackes

  17. Pass314,509 miles (+287,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    314,509 miles
    Test number
    141054018107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    490731707107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail26,729 miles (+3,090)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    854821407100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass23,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    974627516162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 HGT

Does T279 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 HGT expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 HGT?
The MOT on T279 HGT expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 HGT done?
T279 HGT was recorded at 45,460 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
Has T279 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 HGT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T279 HGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T279 HGT find?
T279 HGT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust system rubbing and knocking on under body of vehicle; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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