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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T296 KOBMOT history

T296 KOB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
94,214 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 KOB
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
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T296 KOB was last recorded at 94,214 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,541 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
2,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,214 miles
  • 2024 – 91,541 miles
  • 2023 – 86,871 miles
  • 2022 – 83,608 miles
  • 2021 – 81,368 miles
  • 2020 – 80,702 miles
  • 2019 – 79,036 miles
  • 2018 – 76,256 miles
  • 2017 – 72,637 miles
  • 2016 – 68,789 miles
  • 2015 – 65,567 miles
  • 2014 – 63,093 miles
  • 2013 – 60,976 miles
  • 2012 – 59,092 miles
  • 2011 – 56,649 miles
  • 2010 – 55,935 miles
  • 2009 – 53,990 miles
  • 2008 – 52,525 miles
  • 2007 – 50,595 miles
  • 2006 – 47,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,214 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,214 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    372290919318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    690898859075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail91,539 miles (+4,668)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    607011712535
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass86,871 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    836326550480
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,869 miles (+3,261)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    153415064120
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,608 miles (+2,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    120873779158
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back slightly loose
    • AdvisoryMinor oil residue around gearbox
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter weeping grease
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  7. Pass81,368 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,368 miles
    Test number
    771703835405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,702 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    583806400239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,036 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,036 miles
    Test number
    629792637337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,034 miles (+2,778)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,034 miles
    Test number
    476085878524
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,256 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    213258594492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail76,256 miles (+3,619)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    463278772927
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass72,637 miles (+3,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,637 miles
    Test number
    348692629650
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and weak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass68,789 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,789 miles
    Test number
    950777097197
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight on gearbox

  15. Pass65,567 miles (+2,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    605895576454
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion section of outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass63,093 miles (+2,117)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,093 miles
    Test number
    328030044291
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass60,976 miles (+1,884)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,976 miles
    Test number
    938736143268
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass59,092 miles (+2,443)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,092 miles
    Test number
    308419242421
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass56,649 miles (+714)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,649 miles
    Test number
    356630631458
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail55,935 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    320526840471
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes rusty & weak

  21. Pass55,935 miles (+1,945)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    483166640233
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes rusty & weak

  22. Pass53,990 miles (+1,465)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    362480259409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes slightly corroded

  23. Pass52,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    113515538260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,525 miles (+1,930)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    364745438402
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass50,595 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    872158147296
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass47,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,894 miles
    Test number
    664141006204
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

Questions about T296 KOB

Does T296 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T296 KOB expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T296 KOB?
The MOT on T296 KOB expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T296 KOB done?
T296 KOB was recorded at 94,214 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
Has T296 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 KOB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T296 KOB 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 T296 KOB find?
T296 KOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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