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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T396 RBPMOT history

T396 RBP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,893 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 RBP was last recorded at 51,893 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,850 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,893 miles
  • 2025 – 49,414 miles
  • 2024 – 46,936 miles
  • 2023 – 46,915 miles
  • 2021 – 42,040 miles
  • 2019 – 42,008 miles
  • 2018 – 41,826 miles
  • 2017 – 41,548 miles
  • 2016 – 40,989 miles
  • 2015 – 39,994 miles
  • 2014 – 39,060 miles
  • 2013 – 38,281 miles
  • 2012 – 37,424 miles
  • 2011 – 36,437 miles
  • 2010 – 35,319 miles
  • 2009 – 34,232 miles
  • 2008 – 32,753 miles
  • 2007 – 31,255 miles
  • 2006 – 30,010 miles
  • 2005 – 27,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,893 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,893 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    524496034456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail51,850 miles (+2,436)3 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    240897267643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and sidewalls- advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,414 miles (+2,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    772974074575
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish/crack and slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass46,936 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    995466888258
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail46,934 miles (+19)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    629229883207
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass46,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,915 miles
    Test number
    742939311647
    • AdvisoryReveres light not working.

  7. Fail46,915 miles (+4,875)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,915 miles
    Test number
    434160896847
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryReveres light not working.

  8. Pass42,040 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    559200070749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,008 miles (+182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,008 miles
    Test number
    226599806964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre some perishing
    • 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 some perishing

  10. Pass41,826 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    840874910465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass41,548 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    312140275193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,989 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,989 miles
    Test number
    790114055444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,994 miles (+934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,994 miles
    Test number
    919525155163
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX , SOME CORROSION.

  14. Pass39,060 miles (+779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    126920664125
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX ,JOINTS HEAVY CORROSION.

  15. Pass38,281 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    985064853118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,424 miles (+987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    215203252149
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX SOME CORROSION.

  17. Pass36,437 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,437 miles
    Test number
    555213051153
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass35,319 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    281368240484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,232 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    272703459179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,753 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    212935058177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass31,255 miles (+1,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,255 miles
    Test number
    203316657483
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass30,010 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    131287856177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    27,892 miles
    Test number
    371058155197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 RBP

Does T396 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T396 RBP is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T396 RBP?
The MOT on T396 RBP is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T396 RBP done?
T396 RBP was recorded at 51,893 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,150 miles a year.
Has T396 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 RBP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T396 RBP 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 T396 RBP find?
T396 RBP passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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