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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T281 CGXMOT history

T281 CGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,856 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 CGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 CGX was last recorded at 85,856 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,856 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,856 miles
  • 2023 – 76,844 miles
  • 2021 – 68,325 miles
  • 2020 – 61,777 miles
  • 2019 – 55,093 miles
  • 2018 – 54,126 miles
  • 2017 – 52,455 miles
  • 2016 – 51,904 miles
  • 2015 – 51,706 miles
  • 2014 – 49,778 miles
  • 2013 – 47,618 miles
  • 2012 – 45,210 miles
  • 2011 – 42,367 miles
  • 2010 – 39,489 miles
  • 2009 – 36,846 miles
  • 2008 – 34,034 miles
  • 2007 – 31,510 miles
  • 2006 – 29,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,856 miles (+2,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    264967933964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,856 miles (+7,012)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    853275468811
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    533724084985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,844 miles (+8,519)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    271656074354
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass68,325 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    512052470301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,316 miles (+6,539)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    228392861874
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,777 miles (+6,684)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    233387138983
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,093 miles
    Test number
    828066746458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail55,093 miles (+967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,093 miles
    Test number
    187526783102
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass54,126 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    623769284744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,455 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,455 miles
    Test number
    342607272966
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen

  12. Pass51,904 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    641053596704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,706 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    610740819927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,778 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,778 miles
    Test number
    289515874195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,618 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    575472873183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,210 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    927845272174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,367 miles (+2,878)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    356851971135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront grill damaged.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage.

  18. Pass39,489 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    543092870187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,846 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,846 miles
    Test number
    274674079420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,034 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    843246378142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,510 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,510 miles
    Test number
    141247877191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    252877676431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 CGX

Does T281 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 CGX expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 CGX?
The MOT on T281 CGX expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 CGX done?
T281 CGX was recorded at 85,856 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has T281 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 CGX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T281 CGX 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 T281 CGX find?
T281 CGX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside outer sill rusty; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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