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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T391 SBLMOT history

T391 SBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
139,237 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T391 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T391 SBL was last recorded at 139,237 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 1,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,578 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,659 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,237 miles
  • 2021 – 137,578 miles
  • 2020 – 135,599 miles
  • 2019 – 133,634 miles
  • 2018 – 131,290 miles
  • 2017 – 129,477 miles
  • 2016 – 127,162 miles
  • 2015 – 124,949 miles
  • 2014 – 122,181 miles
  • 2013 – 119,002 miles
  • 2012 – 114,115 miles
  • 2011 – 107,302 miles
  • 2010 – 100,596 miles
  • 2009 – 93,631 miles
  • 2008 – 87,737 miles
  • 2007 – 82,471 miles
  • 2006 – 77,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has rust hole in it and nsr floor rusting

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,237 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,237 miles
    Test number
    794981675505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has rust hole in it and nsr floor rusting

  2. Fail139,237 miles (+1,659)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,237 miles
    Test number
    781947771357
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has rust hole in it and nsr floor rusting

  3. Pass137,578 miles (+1,979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,578 miles
    Test number
    901030522408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement offside + nearside front suspension leg top mounts
    • AdvisorySome imbalance rear brakes

  4. Pass135,599 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,599 miles
    Test number
    911404402281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement both front macpherson strut top mounts

  5. Pass133,634 miles (+2,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,634 miles
    Test number
    773818774150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome movement offside + nearside front mcpherson strut top mounts

  6. Pass131,290 miles (+1,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,290 miles
    Test number
    410248019247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay offside + nearside front macpherson strut top mounts

  7. Pass129,477 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,477 miles
    Test number
    831312574271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  8. Fail129,445 miles (+2,283)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    984222958414
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  9. Pass127,162 miles (+2,213)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,162 miles
    Test number
    507926934793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,949 miles (+2,768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,949 miles
    Test number
    484387428253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf strut top has slight play
    • AdvisoryOsf strut top has slight play

  11. Pass122,181 miles (+3,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    675203354270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass119,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,002 miles
    Test number
    388864053290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,002 miles (+4,887)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,002 miles
    Test number
    206814053218
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass114,115 miles (+6,813)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,115 miles
    Test number
    706786952266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass107,302 miles (+6,706)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    907525051280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass100,596 miles (+6,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    483378050220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail93,631 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    361957059494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass93,631 miles (+5,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    793967059234
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass87,737 miles (+5,266)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    323667558270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass82,471 miles (+4,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    552625567254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass77,816 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    470787776296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread depth worn on to legal minimum limit on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread depth worn close to legal minim um limit on inner edge

  22. Fail77,816 miles (+22)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    973967776247
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread depth worn on to legal minimum limit on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread depth worn close to legal minim um limit on inner edge

  23. Fail77,794 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,794 miles
    Test number
    932517636200
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inside edge

Questions about T391 SBL

Does T391 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T391 SBL expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T391 SBL?
The MOT on T391 SBL expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T391 SBL done?
T391 SBL was recorded at 139,237 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has T391 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T391 SBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T391 SBL 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 T391 SBL find?
T391 SBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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