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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

T3 OCBMOT history

T3 OCB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,412 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 OCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 OCB was last recorded at 95,412 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,710 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,702 miles
Average per year
6,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,412 miles
  • 2025 – 87,710 miles
  • 2024 – 77,569 miles
  • 2023 – 67,687 miles
  • 2022 – 60,559 miles
  • 2021 – 56,326 miles
  • 2020 – 50,858 miles
  • 2019 – 45,913 miles
  • 2018 – 42,716 miles
  • 2017 – 33,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,412 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    858197563929
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,412 miles (+7,702)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    706808578845
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,710 miles (+10,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    231117978573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,569 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    499490171646
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie arm/ steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie arm/ steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,568 miles (+9,881)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    923531819928
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie arm/ steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie arm/ steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,687 miles (+7,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    496984067124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod arm slightly play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod arm slightly play

  7. Pass60,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    750895231071
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,559 miles (+4,233)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    142487479251
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    413930320971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  10. Fail56,326 miles (+5,468)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    543814498990
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect incorrect spaces (0.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spaces (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes slight binding
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  11. Pass50,858 miles (+4,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    934365526360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travelling to far
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  12. Pass45,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    109920139622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail45,913 miles (+3,197)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    365798945798
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass42,716 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    879595248593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    172053361837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail39,950 miles (+6,222)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    199354601136
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    938562212723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 OCB

Does T3 OCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 OCB is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 OCB?
The MOT on T3 OCB is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 OCB done?
T3 OCB was recorded at 95,412 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,896 miles a year.
Has T3 OCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 OCB has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 OCB 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 OCB find?
T3 OCB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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