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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T290 LKEMOT history

T290 LKE is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
83,363 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T290 LKE was last recorded at 83,363 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 9,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,104 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,259 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,363 miles
  • 2021 – 74,104 miles
  • 2020 – 73,157 miles
  • 2019 – 70,963 miles
  • 2018 – 67,985 miles
  • 2017 – 65,455 miles
  • 2016 – 62,729 miles
  • 2015 – 59,962 miles
  • 2014 – 56,996 miles
  • 2013 – 54,056 miles
  • 2012 – 51,285 miles
  • 2011 – 48,373 miles
  • 2010 – 45,331 miles
  • 2009 – 39,579 miles
  • 2008 – 35,952 miles
  • 2007 – 32,187 miles
  • 2006 – 29,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,363 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,363 miles (+9,259)2 dangerous13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    580564624073
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,104 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    521313753479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear spare wheel well badly corroded advise attention
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor , floor to sills and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,104 miles (+947)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    365436568390
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spare wheel well badly corroded advise attention
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor , floor to sills and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,157 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    633169819026
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,072 miles (+2,109)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    473413794194
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,963 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    678391319971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail70,959 miles (+2,974)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    943382849488
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,985 miles (+2,530)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    459514294498
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers slight smearing
    • AdvisoryLower Floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,455 miles (+2,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    415379063565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOs+ n/s front and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySlight dragging on rear brakes

  10. Pass62,729 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    820725372987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail62,729 miles (+2,767)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    355784690425
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass59,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,962 miles
    Test number
    858062506703
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S inner sill corroded

  13. Fail59,881 miles (+2,885)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    672281856102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S inner sill corroded

  14. Pass56,996 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    678516864223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass54,056 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,056 miles
    Test number
    615871883292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail54,045 miles (+2,760)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,045 miles
    Test number
    309580583218
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,285 miles (+2,912)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    406068772235
    • NoteFront disc corroded
    • NoteO/S outer sill corroded

  18. Pass48,373 miles (+3,042)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    467746171258
    • NoteO/s/f brake caliper leaking
    • NoteO/s/f outer sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on tread

  19. Pass45,331 miles (+2,516)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    343787380454
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner edge
    • NoteFront lower wishbone bushes splitting

  20. Pass42,815 miles (+3,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    914247340064
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f + o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes worn & starting to split

  21. Pass39,579 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,579 miles
    Test number
    390247249006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,952 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    184662858462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,187 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    170296847411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    514684756028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 LKE

Does T290 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 LKE expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 LKE?
The MOT on T290 LKE expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 LKE done?
T290 LKE was recorded at 83,363 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has T290 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 LKE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T290 LKE 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 LKE find?
T290 LKE failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 13 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 15 more.

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