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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T412 VAXMOT history

T412 VAX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
80,233 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T412 VAX
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T412 VAX was last recorded at 80,233 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,284 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
949 miles
Average per year
2,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,233 miles
  • 2024 – 79,284 miles
  • 2023 – 77,966 miles
  • 2022 – 72,941 miles
  • 2021 – 67,411 miles
  • 2020 – 62,781 miles
  • 2019 – 57,300 miles
  • 2018 – 51,543 miles
  • 2017 – 49,550 miles
  • 2016 – 48,060 miles
  • 2015 – 47,368 miles
  • 2014 – 45,254 miles
  • 2013 – 44,272 miles
  • 2012 – 43,860 miles
  • 2011 – 43,797 miles
  • 2010 – 43,652 miles
  • 2009 – 42,829 miles
  • 2008 – 41,939 miles
  • 2006 – 39,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,233 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,233 miles (+949)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    672643454391
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,284 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    919007406220
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,284 miles (+1,318)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    650509877902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,966 miles (+5,025)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    670273198476
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    636265411932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,941 miles (+5,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    437337676392
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,411 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    746331382627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,781 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,781 miles
    Test number
    106448386912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,300 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    525807029781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    267885649072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,543 miles (+1,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    324094036522
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,550 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    248392417116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,060 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    804704514423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,368 miles (+2,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    571708456638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,254 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    327068154268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,764 miles (+492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    186593484480
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass44,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    428632453098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,272 miles (+412)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    726172153080
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass43,860 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    147838252453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,797 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,797 miles
    Test number
    909576651044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,652 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    270415250000
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBody damaged
    • NoteCoolant warning light flashing
    • NoteCorrosion outer sills
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre and wheel damaged

  22. Fail43,652 miles (+823)1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    723615950093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBody damaged
    • NoteCoolant warning light flashing
    • NoteCorrosion outer sills
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre and wheel damaged

  23. Pass42,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    130912969033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,829 miles (+890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    311218159014
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass41,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    822793858086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,939 miles (+2,539)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    761070058073
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass39,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    230230566047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T412 VAX

Does T412 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T412 VAX expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T412 VAX?
The MOT on T412 VAX expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T412 VAX done?
T412 VAX was recorded at 80,233 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 2,095 miles a year.
Has T412 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T412 VAX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T412 VAX 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 T412 VAX find?
T412 VAX failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow; nearside rear position lamp not working; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn, and 7 more.

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