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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T35 FODMOT history

T35 FOD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 34,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,684 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 FOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 FOD was last recorded at 34,684 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,525 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,684 miles
  • 2025 – 34,525 miles
  • 2024 – 34,014 miles
  • 2023 – 33,502 miles
  • 2022 – 32,956 miles
  • 2021 – 32,355 miles
  • 2020 – 32,069 miles
  • 2019 – 31,610 miles
  • 2018 – 30,719 miles
  • 2017 – 29,568 miles
  • 2016 – 28,604 miles
  • 2015 – 27,531 miles
  • 2014 – 26,495 miles
  • 2013 – 25,571 miles
  • 2012 – 24,672 miles
  • 2011 – 23,406 miles
  • 2010 – 21,887 miles
  • 2009 – 20,506 miles
  • 2008 – 19,419 miles
  • 2007 – 17,956 miles
  • 2006 – 16,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,684 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

34 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,684 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    709693640590
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  2. Pass34,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    422512024178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded. outside prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail34,525 miles (+511)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    625435580671
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded. outside prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass34,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    937893433504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail34,014 miles (+512)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    839997300187
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, Not in prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,502 miles (+546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    836402983610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryHazard switch etc.insecure in dash

  7. Pass32,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    480505101004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail32,956 miles (+601)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    927060169963
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass32,355 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    685424913714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    507744804399
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet inop.

  11. Fail32,069 miles (+459)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    970170929729
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet inop.

  12. Pass31,610 miles (+891)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    167722562914
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Pass30,719 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,719 miles
    Test number
    756221349654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    722366275307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,568 miles (+964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    481602074307
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass28,604 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,604 miles
    Test number
    704580844639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWipers split

  17. Pass27,531 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,531 miles
    Test number
    965167675145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,495 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,495 miles
    Test number
    679661984101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  19. Fail26,489 miles (+918)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    308149974102
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  20. Pass25,571 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,571 miles
    Test number
    786659973154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,672 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,672 miles
    Test number
    627760182131
    • NoteN/s front tyre, outer sidwall damaged & perrished.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre, outer sidewall perrished.

  22. Fail24,672 miles (+1,266)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,672 miles
    Test number
    275390782472
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre, outer sidwall damaged & perrished.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre, outer sidewall perrished.

  23. Pass23,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    567741481102
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished

  24. Fail23,406 miles (+1,519)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    709371481130
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished

  25. Pass21,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    693821880173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,887 miles (+1,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    953001080116
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass20,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,506 miles
    Test number
    214343279111
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished

  28. Fail20,506 miles (+1,087)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,506 miles
    Test number
    713393179171
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished

  29. Pass19,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,419 miles
    Test number
    722701068278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail19,419 miles (+1,463)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,419 miles
    Test number
    350730268295
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass17,956 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    863397777258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteO/s rear brake noisy.

  32. Fail17,956 miles (+1,505)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    104466877227
    • FailureHazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteO/s rear brake noisy.

  33. Pass16,451 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,451 miles
    Test number
    654370396298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass16,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,267 miles
    Test number
    663677236154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35 FOD

Does T35 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 FOD is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T35 FOD?
The MOT on T35 FOD is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 FOD done?
T35 FOD was recorded at 34,684 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 911 miles a year.
Has T35 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 FOD has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T35 FOD 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 T35 FOD find?
T35 FOD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; underside corroded.

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