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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T343 ENVMOT history

T343 ENV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
58,302 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 ENV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T343 ENV was last recorded at 58,302 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2021: 57,247 miles, lower than 57,249 miles on 9 Nov 2021.

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
57,247 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,055 miles
Average per year
2,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,302 miles
  • 2021 – 57,247 miles
  • 2020 – 56,597 miles
  • 2019 – 54,533 miles
  • 2018 – 53,111 miles
  • 2017 – 51,513 miles
  • 2016 – 50,012 miles
  • 2015 – 47,795 miles
  • 2014 – 42,433 miles
  • 2013 – 37,488 miles
  • 2012 – 34,231 miles
  • 2011 – 31,139 miles
  • 2010 – 27,821 miles
  • 2009 – 25,695 miles
  • 2008 – 23,413 miles
  • 2007 – 21,880 miles
  • 2006 – 20,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,302 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater held in by tape
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front floorpans corroded & holed but not in prescribed area
  • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front outer sills corroded & holed but not in prescribed area
  • AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail58,302 miles (+1,055)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,302 miles
    Test number
    205896701633
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater held in by tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front floorpans corroded & holed but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front outer sills corroded & holed but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  2. Pass57,247 miles (-2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    891740544550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s front side indicator repeater held on by tape
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front outer sills corroded & weak but are not in prescribed area

  3. Fail57,249 miles (+652)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    130924655940
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s front side indicator repeater held on by tape
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front outer sills corroded & weak but are not in prescribed area

  4. Pass56,597 miles (+2,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    287036615509
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear o/s, n/s, and front o/s, n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body, sills, arches and some suspension components.

  5. Pass54,533 miles (+1,422)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    968045230003
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules but not excessive
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills on both sides but not excessive
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox has slight leak of exhaust gas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has chip but not affecting drivers view

  6. Pass53,111 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    778156043403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    575415131121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,512 miles (+1,500)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    717947773286
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass50,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    887682811025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

  10. Fail50,012 miles (+2,217)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    674327486773
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

  11. Pass47,795 miles (+5,362)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    896703505195
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass42,433 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    816284604139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass37,488 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    809697403167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass34,231 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,231 miles
    Test number
    639720262009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail34,199 miles (+3,060)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    929829852044
    • DangerousParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass31,139 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,139 miles
    Test number
    396186361085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

  17. Fail31,138 miles (+3,317)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,138 miles
    Test number
    619556461049
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

  18. Pass27,821 miles (+2,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,821 miles
    Test number
    882248750068
    • NoteSuperficial cracking to both rear tyres

  19. Pass25,695 miles (+2,282)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,695 miles
    Test number
    674921779064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteInternal handbrake lever travel

  20. Pass23,413 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,413 miles
    Test number
    850609858098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,880 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,880 miles
    Test number
    951138457061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    610925966022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 ENV

Does T343 ENV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 ENV expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 ENV?
The MOT on T343 ENV expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 ENV done?
T343 ENV was recorded at 58,302 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 2,144 miles a year.
Has T343 ENV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 ENV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T343 ENV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T343 ENV find?
T343 ENV failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; offside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 10 more.

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