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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T401 ALPMOT history

T401 ALP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
64,188 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 ALP was last recorded at 64,188 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,861 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,327 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,188 miles
  • 2025 – 60,861 miles
  • 2024 – 58,252 miles
  • 2023 – 55,605 miles
  • 2022 – 53,204 miles
  • 2021 – 50,318 miles
  • 2020 – 46,555 miles
  • 2019 – 43,652 miles
  • 2018 – 40,821 miles
  • 2017 – 38,061 miles
  • 2016 – 35,487 miles
  • 2015 – 33,198 miles
  • 2014 – 30,865 miles
  • 2013 – 28,452 miles
  • 2012 – 27,386 miles
  • 2011 – 25,170 miles
  • 2009 – 20,910 miles
  • 2008 – 18,918 miles
  • 2007 – 16,749 miles
  • 2006 – 13,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,188 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,188 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    64,188 miles
    Test number
    807134701065
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  2. Pass60,861 miles (+2,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,861 miles
    Test number
    751451533819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass58,252 miles (+2,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    919703859894
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,605 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    242139846247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    859459097835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,204 miles (+2,886)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    812247320021
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,318 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    196166353017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,555 miles (+2,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    298040073876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass43,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    918591852949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail43,652 miles (+2,831)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    111881316530
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass40,821 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,821 miles
    Test number
    972125615192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    730861362613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail38,061 miles (+2,574)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    936411750558
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass35,487 miles (+2,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    599012769695
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass33,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    319820455061
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail33,198 miles (+2,333)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    689740455004
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass30,865 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    918514134035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,452 miles (+1,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    998585043010
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking [change]

  19. Pass27,386 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    889929532090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,170 miles
    Test number
    268651141053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    204736140072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome cracking to both front tyres

  22. Pass20,910 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    131919249081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,918 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,918 miles
    Test number
    832342648075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass16,749 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    502760257026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,138 miles
    Test number
    103599836468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 ALP

Does T401 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 ALP is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T401 ALP?
The MOT on T401 ALP is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T401 ALP done?
T401 ALP was recorded at 64,188 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has T401 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 ALP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T401 ALP 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 T401 ALP find?
T401 ALP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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