Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T357 BGUMOT history
T357 BGU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 51,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 51,768 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,208 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T357 BGU
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T357 BGU was last recorded at 51,768 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Nov 2015: 45,282 miles, lower than 49,165 miles on 5 Nov 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 51,627 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 141 miles
- Average per year
- 1,208 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,768 miles
- 2024 – 51,627 miles
- 2023 – 49,212 miles
- 2022 – 48,285 miles
- 2021 – 47,385 miles
- 2020 – 47,047 miles
- 2019 – 46,732 miles
- 2018 – 45,943 miles
- 2017 – 45,887 miles
- 2016 – 45,736 miles
- 2015 – 45,282 miles
- 2014 – 49,165 miles
- 2013 – 43,264 miles
- 2012 – 42,270 miles
- 2011 – 41,613 miles
- 2010 – 40,450 miles
- 2009 – 39,524 miles
- 2008 – 34,516 miles
- 2007 – 31,599 miles
- 2006 – 27,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,768 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 51,768 miles
- Test number
- 625861015628
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail51,768 miles (+141)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,768 miles
- Test number
- 102258565558
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 51,627 miles
- Test number
- 197463872427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,627 miles (+2,415)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,627 miles
- Test number
- 894178390775
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass49,212 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 49,212 miles
- Test number
- 275030627998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,210 miles (+925)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,210 miles
- Test number
- 811864599838
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,285 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 48,285 miles
- Test number
- 378218723405
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail48,285 miles (+900)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,285 miles
- Test number
- 320157051954
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,385 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 47,385 miles
- Test number
- 389310906522
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underbody components corroded
Fail47,385 miles (+338)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,385 miles
- Test number
- 221916291012
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underbody components corroded
Pass47,047 miles (+315)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 47,047 miles
- Test number
- 210721432242
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front's and n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi brake pipes ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear's (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff
- AdvisoryVarious under body components corroded.
Pass46,732 miles (+789)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,732 miles
- Test number
- 392366205435
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass45,943 miles (+56)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 45,943 miles
- Test number
- 397824004339
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perishing
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass45,887 miles (+151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 45,887 miles
- Test number
- 242477835312
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass45,736 miles (+454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,736 miles
- Test number
- 147303121781
- AdvisorySlight brake bind offside rear
Pass45,282 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 45,282 miles
- Test number
- 812467095178
- AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes unbonding slightly.middle exhaust bracket weak
Fail45,282 miles (-3,883)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,282 miles
- Test number
- 857551923335
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes unbonding slightly.middle exhaust bracket weak
Pass49,165 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 49,165 miles
- Test number
- 526599704373
- NoteSurface damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall through kurbing
Fail49,165 miles (+5,901)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,165 miles
- Test number
- 919699004308
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- NoteSurface damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall through kurbing
Pass43,264 miles (+994)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 43,264 miles
- Test number
- 556239623397
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported
Pass42,270 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 42,270 miles
- Test number
- 525422742393
- NoteRear exhaust bracket weakened by corrosion
Fail42,270 miles (+657)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,270 miles
- Test number
- 468720342486
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust bracket weakened by corrosion
Pass41,613 miles (+1,163)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 41,613 miles
- Test number
- 679297651370
- NoteO/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked but no cord/ply visible
Pass40,450 miles (+926)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,450 miles
- Test number
- 120339550235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,524 miles (+1,360)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,524 miles
- Test number
- 184671069226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,164 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,164 miles
- Test number
- 293275989071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,150 miles (+3,634)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,150 miles
- Test number
- 983144889073
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,516 miles (+2,917)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,516 miles
- Test number
- 392366388095
- NoteN/s/f tyre tread depth getting low
Pass31,599 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,599 miles
- Test number
- 222477487094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,720 miles
- Test number
- 152688586414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T357 BGU
- Does T357 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T357 BGU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T357 BGU?
- The MOT on T357 BGU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T357 BGU done?
- T357 BGU was recorded at 51,768 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,208 miles a year.
- Has T357 BGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T357 BGU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T357 BGU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T357 BGU find?
- T357 BGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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