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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T409 MKEMOT history

T409 MKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,615 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T409 MKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T409 MKE was last recorded at 67,615 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,615 miles · 22 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,615 miles
  • 2024 – 48,648 miles
  • 2023 – 39,466 miles
  • 2021 – 39,394 miles
  • 2020 – 39,317 miles
  • 2019 – 39,131 miles
  • 2018 – 38,770 miles
  • 2017 – 38,232 miles
  • 2016 – 37,506 miles
  • 2015 – 36,525 miles
  • 2014 – 35,637 miles
  • 2013 – 34,895 miles
  • 2012 – 34,029 miles
  • 2011 – 33,299 miles
  • 2010 – 32,579 miles
  • 2009 – 30,888 miles
  • 2008 – 29,092 miles
  • 2007 – 23,912 miles
  • 2006 – 17,016 miles
  • 2005 – 14,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    498722424329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,615 miles (+18,967)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    513453190982
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,648 miles (+9,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,648 miles
    Test number
    946139418711
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  4. Pass39,466 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,466 miles
    Test number
    154126948646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass39,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    844853255606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,394 miles (+77)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    449215419788
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,317 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,317 miles
    Test number
    843670691383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail39,316 miles (+185)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    611513775077
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass39,131 miles (+361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    131913060037
    • 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))

  10. Pass38,770 miles (+538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    567175601149
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear outer sills.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass38,232 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    454661416452
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Fail38,230 miles (+724)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    801344433244
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper split.
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper split.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass37,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    644955031348
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear door step.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And sidewall damage. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  14. Fail37,506 miles (+981)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    956797589520
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear door step.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And sidewall damage. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  15. Pass36,525 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    827825458328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    276418664295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,637 miles (+742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    339798464456
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass34,895 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    846105473299
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteSlight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

  19. Fail34,895 miles (+866)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    668684773218
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteSlight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

  20. Pass34,029 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,029 miles
    Test number
    928849472238
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper split.

  21. Fail34,028 miles (+729)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    606779472202
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper split.

  22. Pass33,299 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    156678371280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,579 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,579 miles
    Test number
    851667970223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail30,888 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    123089379233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass30,888 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    413759979275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,092 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    174856568262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,912 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,912 miles
    Test number
    602001477221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,016 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,016 miles
    Test number
    960544616223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    512158085135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T409 MKE

Does T409 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T409 MKE is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T409 MKE?
The MOT on T409 MKE is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T409 MKE done?
T409 MKE was recorded at 67,615 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has T409 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T409 MKE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T409 MKE 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 T409 MKE find?
T409 MKE passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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