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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T300 MEAMOT history

T300 MEA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,446 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 MEA was last recorded at 126,446 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 7,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,576 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,870 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,446 miles
  • 2024 – 118,576 miles
  • 2023 – 110,543 miles
  • 2022 – 102,804 miles
  • 2021 – 97,784 miles
  • 2020 – 91,852 miles
  • 2019 – 85,386 miles
  • 2018 – 78,213 miles
  • 2017 – 63,147 miles
  • 2016 – 50,738 miles
  • 2015 – 35,058 miles
  • 2014 – 25,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    723212189043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail126,446 miles (+7,870)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    851880487704
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,576 miles
    Test number
    280479993812
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive free travel.

  4. Fail118,576 miles (+8,033)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,576 miles
    Test number
    411287782983
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive free travel.

  5. Pass110,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    891435740412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive free travel.

  6. Fail110,543 miles (+7,164)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    351473183890
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights. (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive free travel.

  7. Pass103,379 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,379 miles
    Test number
    881806954795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,804 miles (+5,020)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    565724964226
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,784 miles
    Test number
    471352977171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,784 miles (+5,932)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,784 miles
    Test number
    811119522734
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r. shock absorber dust cover loose.

  11. Pass91,852 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    665232804282
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail91,852 miles (+6,466)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    125144685378
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass85,386 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    570439593454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release tight in operation.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

  14. Fail85,385 miles (+7,172)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    195598177325
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBonnet release tight in operation.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

  15. Pass78,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    752870449828
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  16. Fail78,213 miles (+7,620)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    791903689426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides of vehicle. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  17. Pass70,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    373424045758
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has excessive free travel.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  18. Fail70,592 miles (+7,445)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    912412504949
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has excessive free travel.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  19. Pass63,147 miles (+12,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    901190835581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass50,738 miles (+15,680)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    608688475484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,058 miles (+9,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    835529245043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    977069944081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T300 MEA

Does T300 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 MEA is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T300 MEA?
The MOT on T300 MEA is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T300 MEA done?
T300 MEA was recorded at 126,446 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has T300 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 MEA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T300 MEA 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 T300 MEA find?
T300 MEA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle.; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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