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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T38 CLMMOT history

T38 CLM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,368 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 CLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 CLM was last recorded at 117,368 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 12,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,247 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,121 miles
Average per year
3,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,368 miles
  • 2024 – 105,247 miles
  • 2021 – 104,485 miles
  • 2020 – 101,364 miles
  • 2019 – 95,794 miles
  • 2016 – 90,584 miles
  • 2015 – 86,272 miles
  • 2014 – 84,070 miles
  • 2013 – 80,944 miles
  • 2012 – 76,574 miles
  • 2011 – 72,257 miles
  • 2010 – 65,337 miles
  • 2009 – 62,397 miles
  • 2008 – 59,377 miles
  • 2007 – 56,421 miles
  • 2006 – 53,170 miles
  • 2005 – 47,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,368 miles (+12,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,368 miles
    Test number
    953640980213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,247 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,247 miles
    Test number
    367960724877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,485 miles
    Test number
    414209896069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail104,474 miles (+3,110)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,474 miles
    Test number
    927412440061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure fouling body (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass101,364 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,364 miles
    Test number
    875047947447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,362 miles (+5,568)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    763961116895
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,794 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,794 miles
    Test number
    952595348426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,793 miles (+5,209)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,793 miles
    Test number
    328392562114
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,584 miles (+4,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,584 miles
    Test number
    833738778271
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre small cuts on outer wall

  10. Fail86,272 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    286006775458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play to nearside rack arm

  11. Pass86,272 miles (+2,202)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    896756375158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play to nearside rack arm

  12. Pass84,070 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    539206774104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,944 miles
    Test number
    257868773425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,944 miles (+4,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,944 miles
    Test number
    159548573102
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass76,574 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    247305362440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,257 miles
    Test number
    267021971140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,257 miles (+6,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,257 miles
    Test number
    615081471186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,337 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,337 miles
    Test number
    573672650108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass62,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    552828849148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,397 miles (+3,020)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    712848149176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass59,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    154429048135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,377 miles (+2,956)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    660369148102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass56,421 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    494733647140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,170 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    654389456127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,541 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    271049395152
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass47,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    712129295109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 CLM

Does T38 CLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 CLM is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T38 CLM?
The MOT on T38 CLM is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 CLM done?
T38 CLM was recorded at 117,368 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,426 miles a year.
Has T38 CLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 CLM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T38 CLM 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 T38 CLM find?
T38 CLM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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