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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T298 OBLMOT history

T298 OBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
159,212 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T298 OBL was last recorded at 159,212 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2010: 107,923 miles, lower than 112,184 miles on 8 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,210 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,212 miles
  • 2022 – 155,305 miles
  • 2021 – 151,499 miles
  • 2020 – 147,003 miles
  • 2019 – 139,798 miles
  • 2018 – 137,499 miles
  • 2017 – 134,715 miles
  • 2016 – 132,557 miles
  • 2015 – 130,132 miles
  • 2014 – 125,912 miles
  • 2013 – 122,234 miles
  • 2012 – 118,378 miles
  • 2011 – 108,484 miles
  • 2010 – 107,926 miles
  • 2009 – 112,184 miles
  • 2008 – 93,951 miles
  • 2007 – 85,619 miles
  • 2006 – 75,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,212 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,212 miles
    Test number
    684757181133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail159,210 miles (+3,905)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,210 miles
    Test number
    729156091622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,305 miles (+3,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,305 miles
    Test number
    398549955591
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,499 miles (+4,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,499 miles
    Test number
    856011189306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass147,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,003 miles
    Test number
    164087265975
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

  6. Fail147,002 miles (+7,204)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,002 miles
    Test number
    188278465984
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

  7. Pass139,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    367256110050
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail139,797 miles (+2,298)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,797 miles
    Test number
    105309267571
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass137,499 miles (+2,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    881854459280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded

  10. Pass134,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,715 miles
    Test number
    254666798515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail134,714 miles (+2,157)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,714 miles
    Test number
    511572947236
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass132,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,557 miles
    Test number
    215904562600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,556 miles (+2,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,556 miles
    Test number
    509134301592
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass130,132 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    173046202656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,912 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,912 miles
    Test number
    665895654266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,910 miles (+3,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    267094454214
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass122,234 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,234 miles
    Test number
    478406653247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,233 miles (+3,855)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,233 miles
    Test number
    988815853294
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass118,378 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    987694352296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,484 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    976301631253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,926 miles
    Test number
    520789950292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,923 miles (-4,261)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,923 miles
    Test number
    324129350494
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/S front tyre worn inner edge

  23. Pass112,184 miles (+18,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,184 miles
    Test number
    162401459228
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Pass93,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    190329548241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,945 miles (+8,326)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,945 miles
    Test number
    340189048249
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass85,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    453877757221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,618 miles (+9,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,618 miles
    Test number
    901877257282
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass75,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    651754756284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T298 OBL

Does T298 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T298 OBL expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T298 OBL?
The MOT on T298 OBL expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T298 OBL done?
T298 OBL was recorded at 159,212 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has T298 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 OBL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T298 OBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T298 OBL find?
T298 OBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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