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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 999 cc

T37 DUYMOT history

T37 DUY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,352 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
158,352 km
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,381 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 DUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 DUY was last recorded at 158,352 km on 17 Feb 2025, 4,621 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,731 km · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,621 km
Average per year
4,381 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,352 km
  • 2024 – 153,731 km
  • 2023 – 149,538 km
  • 2022 – 143,286 km
  • 2021 – 139,003 km
  • 2020 – 136,400 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,352 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,352 km (+4,621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,352 km
    Test number
    984442678273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,731 km (+4,193)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,731 km
    Test number
    824276901584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,538 km (+6,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,538 km
    Test number
    825418298520
    • AdvisoryExhaust generally corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,286 km (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,286 km
    Test number
    918684622710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,003 km (+2,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,003 km
    Test number
    375626201916
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,400 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,400 km
    Test number
    595938028089
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    985696822791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,145 miles (+10,276)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    982814465476
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    776242534462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,869 miles (+8,807)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    822816190007
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,062 miles (+5,231)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,062 miles
    Test number
    657329460835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass104,831 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    670439570067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,744 miles (+4,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,744 miles
    Test number
    995950255023
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass95,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    279979944022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,491 miles (+4,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    449209344025
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass91,452 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    745394943019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,815 miles (+5,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    267728042051
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass80,529 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    247875751042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail80,529 miles (+5,114)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    316885151095
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass75,415 miles (+5,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    154198140450
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass69,423 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    143419749044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,741 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    153723958041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,970 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    120493757455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    134293566090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T37 DUY

Does T37 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T37 DUY expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T37 DUY?
The MOT on T37 DUY expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T37 DUY done?
T37 DUY was recorded at 158,352 km at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 4,381 km a year.
Has T37 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 DUY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T37 DUY 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 T37 DUY find?
T37 DUY passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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