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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

T400 TDLMOT history

T400 TDL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,151 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 TDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 TDL was last recorded at 109,151 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,607 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,544 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,151 miles
  • 2024 – 106,607 miles
  • 2023 – 100,952 miles
  • 2022 – 95,205 miles
  • 2021 – 88,162 miles
  • 2020 – 78,651 miles
  • 2019 – 69,100 miles
  • 2018 – 62,957 miles
  • 2017 – 58,842 miles
  • 2016 – 51,363 miles
  • 2015 – 49,002 miles
  • 2014 – 46,504 miles
  • 2013 – 42,775 miles
  • 2012 – 39,888 miles
  • 2011 – 32,784 miles
  • 2010 – 28,143 miles
  • 2009 – 14,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,151 miles
  • AdvisoryCarbon monoxide only just met limits

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,151 miles (+2,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    560684701447
    • AdvisoryCarbon monoxide only just met limits

  2. Pass106,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    683080407798
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  3. Fail106,602 miles (+185)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    517532405749
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  4. Fail106,417 miles (+5,465)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    498940589149
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass100,952 miles (+5,747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    344443597508
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass95,205 miles (+7,043)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,205 miles
    Test number
    935554699838
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe and rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,162 miles (+110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    881595189206
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,052 miles (+9,401)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    884665394814
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,651 miles (+157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    590003640621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers leave slight smear on windscreen but does not effect drivers view

  10. Fail78,494 miles (+9,394)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    976883504048
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass69,100 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    250191477130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    343746034615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,951 miles (+4,109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    260311536250
    • MajorEmissions not tested Bad misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass58,842 miles (+7,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    375528439640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass51,363 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    412356218253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,002 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,002 miles
    Test number
    208353885190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake has slight travel
    • NoteTape securing offside mirror

  17. Fail49,002 miles (+2,498)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,002 miles
    Test number
    368863385185
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake has slight travel
    • NoteTape securing offside mirror

  18. Pass46,504 miles (+3,729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,504 miles
    Test number
    275470874479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished within tread

  19. Pass42,775 miles (+2,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    466241373130
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass39,888 miles (+7,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    919271472109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass32,784 miles (+4,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    207847761127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass28,143 miles (+13,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,143 miles
    Test number
    333858860187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail14,983 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,983 miles
    Test number
    154996829469
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass14,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,983 miles
    Test number
    230726829089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 TDL

Does T400 TDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 TDL is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 TDL?
The MOT on T400 TDL is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 TDL done?
T400 TDL was recorded at 109,151 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has T400 TDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 TDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 TDL 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 T400 TDL find?
T400 TDL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: carbon monoxide only just met limits.

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