Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
T288 LAUMOT history
T288 LAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 65,100 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 LAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 LAU was last recorded at 65,100 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,737 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 363 miles
- Average per year
- 2,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,100 miles
- 2025 – 64,737 miles
- 2024 – 63,925 miles
- 2023 – 63,427 miles
- 2022 – 63,018 miles
- 2021 – 62,697 miles
- 2020 – 62,414 miles
- 2019 – 61,673 miles
- 2018 – 60,793 miles
- 2017 – 60,040 miles
- 2016 – 58,720 miles
- 2015 – 56,725 miles
- 2014 – 53,505 miles
- 2013 – 51,760 miles
- 2012 – 46,912 miles
- 2011 – 39,060 miles
- 2010 – 33,048 miles
- 2009 – 26,399 miles
- 2008 – 22,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust backbox corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,100 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 65,100 miles
- Test number
- 303581266307
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail65,100 miles (+363)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,100 miles
- Test number
- 837439796033
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass64,737 miles (+812)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 64,737 miles
- Test number
- 985836027301
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Pass63,925 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,925 miles
- Test number
- 281624710418
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
Fail63,925 miles (+498)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,925 miles
- Test number
- 554485702569
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
Pass63,427 miles (+409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 63,427 miles
- Test number
- 135954248535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,018 miles (+321)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 63,018 miles
- Test number
- 405004955350
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge
Pass62,697 miles (+283)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 62,697 miles
- Test number
- 153215481651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edges
Pass62,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 62,414 miles
- Test number
- 489510870518
- AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front rear bushes worn and border line on lower suspension arms
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Fail62,414 miles (+741)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,414 miles
- Test number
- 165514823674
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front rear bushes worn and border line on lower suspension arms
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Pass61,673 miles (+880)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,673 miles
- Test number
- 938532751487
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall cracking
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Pass60,793 miles (+753)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 60,793 miles
- Test number
- 398966160125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,040 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,040 miles
- Test number
- 963561518558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,720 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,720 miles
- Test number
- 140676653390
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,725 miles (+3,220)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 56,725 miles
- Test number
- 926175625140
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass53,505 miles (+1,745)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 53,505 miles
- Test number
- 589843494008
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass51,760 miles (+4,848)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,760 miles
- Test number
- 125310823159
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteBoth front lower arm bushs starting to split
- NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Pass46,912 miles (+7,852)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 46,912 miles
- Test number
- 108919782458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,060 miles (+6,012)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,060 miles
- Test number
- 936824391016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,048 miles (+6,649)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,048 miles
- Test number
- 260015560430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,399 miles (+4,299)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,399 miles
- Test number
- 214320069490
- NoteCovers fitted over seatbelts
- NoteN/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteO/S/F fog light cracked
Pass22,100 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 22,100 miles
- Test number
- 583204368104
- NoteO/S/F FOGLAMP LENS CRACKED
- NoteO/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE
- NoteSLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGETO N/S/R TYRE
Fail22,100 miles1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,100 miles
- Test number
- 123884168100
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteO/S/F FOGLAMP LENS CRACKED
- NoteO/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE
- NoteSLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGETO N/S/R TYRE
Questions about T288 LAU
- Does T288 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 LAU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T288 LAU?
- The MOT on T288 LAU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T288 LAU done?
- T288 LAU was recorded at 65,100 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
- Has T288 LAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 LAU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T288 LAU 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 T288 LAU find?
- T288 LAU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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