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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T394 RTLMOT history

T394 RTL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,656 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T394 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T394 RTL was last recorded at 68,656 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,491 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
2,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,656 miles
  • 2025 – 67,491 miles
  • 2024 – 65,559 miles
  • 2023 – 62,690 miles
  • 2022 – 59,072 miles
  • 2021 – 55,486 miles
  • 2020 – 53,564 miles
  • 2019 – 47,457 miles
  • 2018 – 43,007 miles
  • 2017 – 41,501 miles
  • 2016 – 40,043 miles
  • 2015 – 38,467 miles
  • 2014 – 36,450 miles
  • 2013 – 34,832 miles
  • 2012 – 31,888 miles
  • 2011 – 28,225 miles
  • 2010 – 25,606 miles
  • 2009 – 22,736 miles
  • 2008 – 19,720 miles
  • 2007 – 16,794 miles
  • 2006 – 13,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,656 miles (+1,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    488102837937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass67,491 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,491 miles
    Test number
    999565367683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail67,475 miles (+1,916)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    137674624255
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,559 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    679701333902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass62,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    675888345228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,690 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    694943634767
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,072 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,072 miles
    Test number
    989370080857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,486 miles (+1,922)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    543357147333
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass53,564 miles (+33)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    422663826852
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,531 miles (+6,074)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    120768127552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryN/s wheel arch corroded

  11. Pass47,457 miles (+4,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    731477361960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,007 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,007 miles
    Test number
    371938230822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail42,982 miles (+1,481)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,982 miles
    Test number
    961490825590
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass41,501 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,501 miles
    Test number
    380777576082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail41,395 miles (+1,352)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,395 miles
    Test number
    284378882574
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass40,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    227201400761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail40,043 miles (+1,576)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    132624525709
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass38,467 miles (+2,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,467 miles
    Test number
    816752065059
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass36,450 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    766435454044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBack box slightly corroded.

  20. Fail36,442 miles (+1,610)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,442 miles
    Test number
    297495154088
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBack box slightly corroded.

  21. Pass34,832 miles (+2,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    528527173082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass31,888 miles (+3,663)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    195196062067
    • 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 Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
    • NoteN/S OUTER SILL AT MID POINT CORRODED - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPAIR AS IN PRESCRIBED AREA
    • NoteOSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED - RECOMMEND REPAIR
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISY - RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE

  23. Pass28,225 miles (+2,619)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    335502451080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNSR TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE BUT STILL SERVICEABLE

  24. Pass25,606 miles (+2,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    160194570083
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass22,736 miles (+3,016)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    203088679085
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside sill slightly corroded

  26. Pass19,720 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,720 miles
    Test number
    274061178091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,794 miles
    Test number
    153251067055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,794 miles (+3,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,794 miles
    Test number
    271088657073
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass13,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,381 miles
    Test number
    474890366069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail13,381 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,381 miles
    Test number
    773370266003
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T394 RTL

Does T394 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T394 RTL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T394 RTL?
The MOT on T394 RTL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T394 RTL done?
T394 RTL was recorded at 68,656 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,716 miles a year.
Has T394 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T394 RTL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T394 RTL 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 T394 RTL find?
T394 RTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear, and 4 more.

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