Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
T3 HGCMOT history
T3 HGC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 91,014 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 HGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 HGC was last recorded at 91,014 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,150 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,864 miles
- Average per year
- 4,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,014 miles
- 2024 – 84,150 miles
- 2023 – 76,409 miles
- 2022 – 69,124 miles
- 2021 – 64,566 miles
- 2020 – 62,105 miles
- 2019 – 59,431 miles
- 2018 – 54,944 miles
- 2017 – 49,780 miles
- 2016 – 46,529 miles
- 2015 – 42,694 miles
- 2014 – 38,889 miles
- 2013 – 35,281 miles
- 2012 – 34,121 miles
- 2011 – 26,281 miles
- 2010 – 22,553 miles
- 2009 – 19,004 miles
- 2008 – 13,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,014 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 91,014 miles
- Test number
- 324152923632
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail91,013 miles (+6,863)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,013 miles
- Test number
- 619862568018
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,150 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,150 miles
- Test number
- 995840821534
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,149 miles (+7,740)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,149 miles
- Test number
- 236742444738
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,409 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 76,409 miles
- Test number
- 756489772515
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Fail76,409 miles (+7,285)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,409 miles
- Test number
- 627086856200
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass69,124 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 69,124 miles
- Test number
- 114921341866
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,566 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 64,566 miles
- Test number
- 603385767760
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed LOCKING MECHANISM STICKY (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,105 miles (+2,674)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 62,105 miles
- Test number
- 437437169941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,431 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,431 miles
- Test number
- 221707654329
- AdvisoryOffside indicator side repeater has ingress of water
Pass54,944 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 54,944 miles
- Test number
- 248205370517
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,926 miles (+1,865)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,926 miles
- Test number
- 418203862569
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded!
Pass53,061 miles (+3,281)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,061 miles
- Test number
- 312394756196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,780 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,780 miles
- Test number
- 167912942700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,529 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,529 miles
- Test number
- 857981600727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,483 miles (+3,789)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,483 miles
- Test number
- 642193279108
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass42,694 miles (+3,805)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,694 miles
- Test number
- 565405355002
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded.
Pass38,889 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,889 miles
- Test number
- 339591354057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Fail38,882 miles (+3,601)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,882 miles
- Test number
- 277490154032
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Pass35,281 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,281 miles
- Test number
- 408579253061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail35,281 miles (+1,160)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,281 miles
- Test number
- 148979353083
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass34,121 miles (+7,840)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,121 miles
- Test number
- 419918452096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,281 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,281 miles
- Test number
- 406569251019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,262 miles (+3,709)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,262 miles
- Test number
- 578436151071
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass22,553 miles (+3,549)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 22,553 miles
- Test number
- 124303150485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 19,004 miles
- Test number
- 583080059097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,004 miles (+5,615)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,004 miles
- Test number
- 721290559019
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass13,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 13,389 miles
- Test number
- 984256458007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 HGC
- Does T3 HGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 HGC is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 HGC?
- The MOT on T3 HGC is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 HGC done?
- T3 HGC was recorded at 91,014 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
- Has T3 HGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 HGC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T3 HGC 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 T3 HGC find?
- T3 HGC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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