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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T379 WYGMOT history

T379 WYG is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
129,521 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T379 WYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T379 WYG was last recorded at 129,521 miles on 16 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2023: 129,521 miles, lower than 138,324 miles on 11 Jan 2023.

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
138,324 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,521 miles
  • 2022 – 115,762 miles
  • 2020 – 107,706 miles
  • 2019 – 101,944 miles
  • 2018 – 79,009 miles
  • 2017 – 76,076 miles
  • 2016 – 71,961 miles
  • 2015 – 68,525 miles
  • 2014 – 65,939 miles
  • 2013 – 63,426 miles
  • 2012 – 60,297 miles
  • 2011 – 56,336 miles
  • 2010 – 52,387 miles
  • 2009 – 49,294 miles
  • 2008 – 46,558 miles
  • 2007 – 45,131 miles
  • 2006 – 42,792 miles
  • 2005 – 40,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,521 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,521 miles (-8,803)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,521 miles
    Test number
    205317243320
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail138,324 miles (+22,562)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,324 miles
    Test number
    834766484277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass115,762 miles (+360)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,762 miles
    Test number
    527812769326
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail115,402 miles (+7,696)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,402 miles
    Test number
    953013099311
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,706 miles (+5,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,706 miles
    Test number
    638317223887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass101,944 miles (+22,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,944 miles
    Test number
    475480680831
    • 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))
  7. Pass79,009 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    116826341073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flex (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass76,076 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,076 miles
    Test number
    921852654723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,961 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    805968313522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,525 miles (+2,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    526889615103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass65,939 miles (+2,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    108157024127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail63,426 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    338822713146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass63,426 miles (+3,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    827842513123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass60,297 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    629193522146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,336 miles (+3,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    525270231115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass52,387 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    704581130119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass49,294 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    983886629142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass46,558 miles (+1,427)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,558 miles
    Test number
    562944538103
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass45,131 miles (+2,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    670143727104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass42,792 miles (+2,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    200476016419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in tyre
  21. Pass40,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2006
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    850100835150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    654100035125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T379 WYG

Does T379 WYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T379 WYG expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T379 WYG?
The MOT on T379 WYG expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T379 WYG done?
T379 WYG was recorded at 129,521 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has T379 WYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T379 WYG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T379 WYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T379 WYG find?
T379 WYG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both, and 4 more.

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