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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T291 AHPMOT history

T291 AHP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,410 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 AHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 AHP was last recorded at 83,410 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,738 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,672 miles
Average per year
3,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,410 miles
  • 2024 – 75,738 miles
  • 2023 – 69,136 miles
  • 2022 – 62,897 miles
  • 2021 – 59,847 miles
  • 2020 – 55,663 miles
  • 2019 – 40,384 miles
  • 2018 – 31,577 miles
  • 2017 – 31,021 miles
  • 2016 – 29,375 miles
  • 2015 – 28,564 miles
  • 2014 – 27,665 miles
  • 2013 – 26,489 miles
  • 2012 – 25,265 miles
  • 2011 – 23,771 miles
  • 2010 – 22,472 miles
  • 2009 – 20,895 miles
  • 2008 – 19,099 miles
  • 2007 – 16,048 miles
  • 2006 – 14,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and mirror danglies
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded

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.

  • Various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Gearbox mounting defective lower stabilizer mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,410 miles (+7,672)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,410 miles
    Test number
    268327562980
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and mirror danglies
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded

  2. Pass75,738 miles (+6,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    688720214800
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexi hose securing clip is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay knocking from suspension and steering
    • AdvisoryVarious body and chassis areas have coroded
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded

  3. Pass69,136 miles (+6,239)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    538752643164
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded

  4. Pass62,897 miles (+3)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    201001731973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective lower stabilizer mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,894 miles (+3,047)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,894 miles
    Test number
    211729608611
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective lower stabilizer mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,847 miles (+4,184)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,847 miles
    Test number
    837057195340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner wearing outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass55,663 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    580723165137
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,663 miles (+15,279)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    360459452819
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,384 miles
    Test number
    938293126683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,384 miles (+8,807)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,384 miles
    Test number
    362323499753
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass31,577 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,577 miles
    Test number
    473210762934
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass31,021 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    513395984737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,375 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    490787426627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,564 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,564 miles
    Test number
    669552015164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,665 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,665 miles
    Test number
    649453814109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass26,489 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    227158703119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail26,489 miles (+1,224)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    807768603184
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass25,265 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    306031822108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,771 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,771 miles
    Test number
    819533301117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,472 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,472 miles
    Test number
    503619100151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,895 miles (+1,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,895 miles
    Test number
    164377909194
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges still legal

  22. Pass19,099 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,099 miles
    Test number
    591092108162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,048 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,048 miles
    Test number
    380524517160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    400614016132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,908 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    791714116193
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Questions about T291 AHP

Does T291 AHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T291 AHP is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T291 AHP?
The MOT on T291 AHP is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T291 AHP done?
T291 AHP was recorded at 83,410 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,489 miles a year.
Has T291 AHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 AHP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T291 AHP 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 T291 AHP find?
T291 AHP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and mirror danglies; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 8 more.

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