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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T385 MAKMOT history

T385 MAK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 41,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
41,553 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 MAK
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 MAK was last recorded at 41,553 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,284 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,553 miles
  • 2023 – 41,284 miles
  • 2022 – 40,742 miles
  • 2021 – 40,414 miles
  • 2019 – 39,784 miles
  • 2018 – 38,773 miles
  • 2017 – 37,786 miles
  • 2016 – 36,704 miles
  • 2015 – 35,687 miles
  • 2014 – 34,409 miles
  • 2013 – 33,348 miles
  • 2012 – 31,871 miles
  • 2011 – 30,871 miles
  • 2010 – 30,030 miles
  • 2009 – 29,382 miles
  • 2008 – 28,587 miles
  • 2007 – 28,156 miles
  • 2006 – 27,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,553 miles
  • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY RUST

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,553 miles (+269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    581556088604
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY RUST

  2. Pass41,284 miles (+542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    948025730213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass40,742 miles (+328)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    523234750245
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,414 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    777010918558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass39,784 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,784 miles
    Test number
    324814702070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,773 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    924373778864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail38,760 miles (+974)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    537110347335
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass37,786 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,786 miles
    Test number
    837418459117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass36,704 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,704 miles
    Test number
    318958371416
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  10. Pass35,687 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    105651005267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass34,409 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    237444004257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,375 miles (+1,027)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    149859094119
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass33,348 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    756578193195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,871 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    808240702247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass30,871 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    187253101286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,857 miles (+827)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    739110801208
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass30,030 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,030 miles
    Test number
    843373700254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,382 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,382 miles
    Test number
    382583709269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass28,587 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,587 miles
    Test number
    460707908265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,156 miles
    Test number
    363506407260
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail28,156 miles (+631)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,156 miles
    Test number
    591706507246
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass27,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    850225106232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T385 MAK

Does T385 MAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T385 MAK expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T385 MAK?
The MOT on T385 MAK expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T385 MAK done?
T385 MAK was recorded at 41,553 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 801 miles a year.
Has T385 MAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 MAK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T385 MAK 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 T385 MAK find?
T385 MAK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: general underbody rust.

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