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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T290 CGXMOT history

T290 CGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
113,401 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 CGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 CGX was last recorded at 113,401 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,037 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,401 miles
  • 2021 – 113,037 miles
  • 2020 – 112,711 miles
  • 2019 – 111,387 miles
  • 2018 – 106,912 miles
  • 2017 – 105,310 miles
  • 2016 – 101,989 miles
  • 2015 – 95,471 miles
  • 2014 – 87,782 miles
  • 2013 – 81,757 miles
  • 2012 – 75,805 miles
  • 2011 – 70,008 miles
  • 2010 – 64,104 miles
  • 2009 – 58,268 miles
  • 2008 – 53,590 miles
  • 2007 – 47,914 miles
  • 2006 – 42,470 miles
  • 2005 – 37,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Excessive corrosion on offside front floorpan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floorpan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,401 miles (+364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    683139583194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,037 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,037 miles
    Test number
    222961864129
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on offside front floorpan
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,025 miles (+314)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,025 miles
    Test number
    659665724392
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on offside front floorpan
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,711 miles (+1,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    286488607612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    202684405948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,385 miles (+4,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,385 miles
    Test number
    825156092134
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,912 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    373852020914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,310 miles
    Test number
    202008075651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,310 miles (+3,321)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,310 miles
    Test number
    396601445420
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass101,989 miles (+6,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,989 miles
    Test number
    931386115595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass95,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,471 miles
    Test number
    100673818965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,471 miles (+7,689)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,471 miles
    Test number
    620882109628
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass87,782 miles (+6,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    627792354362
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass81,757 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    508774953325
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,805 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    269316252374
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass70,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    739677841381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,008 miles (+5,904)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    176197941331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass64,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    943746350386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,104 miles (+5,836)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    451466750398
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass58,268 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    234870659385
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass53,590 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    370968558339
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  22. Fail53,590 miles (+5,676)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    782078458335
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  23. Pass47,914 miles (+5,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    931301167337
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass42,470 miles (+5,163)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    231514956385
    • NoteRear brakes only just in balance
    • NoteWishbone bushes at rear of both front wishbones starting to crack and separate

  25. Pass37,307 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,307 miles
    Test number
    752764865352
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Questions about T290 CGX

Does T290 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 CGX expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 CGX?
The MOT on T290 CGX expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 CGX done?
T290 CGX was recorded at 113,401 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has T290 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 CGX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T290 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 T290 CGX find?
T290 CGX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floorpan; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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