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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T416 ARMMOT history

T416 ARM is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 35,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
35,629 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T416 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T416 ARM was last recorded at 35,629 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,898 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
731 miles
Average per year
1,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,629 miles
  • 2024 – 34,898 miles
  • 2023 – 34,528 miles
  • 2022 – 34,025 miles
  • 2021 – 33,692 miles
  • 2020 – 33,557 miles
  • 2019 – 32,761 miles
  • 2018 – 32,002 miles
  • 2017 – 30,613 miles
  • 2016 – 29,224 miles
  • 2015 – 27,791 miles
  • 2014 – 26,404 miles
  • 2013 – 25,038 miles
  • 2012 – 23,669 miles
  • 2011 – 22,122 miles
  • 2010 – 20,102 miles
  • 2009 – 17,846 miles
  • 2008 – 14,965 miles
  • 2007 – 11,368 miles
  • 2006 – 10,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,629 miles (+731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,629 miles
    Test number
    453128708105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

  2. Pass34,898 miles (+370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,898 miles
    Test number
    344762553359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass34,528 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    181416951646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  4. Pass34,025 miles (+333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    899738015327
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive light misting at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass33,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,692 miles
    Test number
    315917000666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (before and after hose) (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail33,690 miles (+133)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    528465664600
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (before and after hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass33,557 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,557 miles
    Test number
    863478180261
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail33,556 miles (+795)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,556 miles
    Test number
    792269970081
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,761 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    208331004289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded and holed at bottom
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail32,758 miles (+756)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,758 miles
    Test number
    594785200073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded and holed at bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,002 miles (+1,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    678393906827
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 bubbling in below plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass30,613 miles (+1,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,613 miles
    Test number
    114883719219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath plastic (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath plastic (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass29,224 miles (+1,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,224 miles
    Test number
    526978520554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated sleeves corroded

  14. Pass27,791 miles (+1,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    527579745025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,404 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,404 miles
    Test number
    735488654046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,038 miles (+1,369)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    857812453034
    • Note175 65 13 t
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inside edge
    • NoteNear side rear tyre uneven wear replacement advised

  17. Pass23,669 miles (+1,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,669 miles
    Test number
    995530642047
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded/lipped
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front arms

  18. Pass22,122 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,122 miles
    Test number
    458351241034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,102 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    770764350007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,846 miles (+2,881)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,846 miles
    Test number
    153864739097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inside edges

  21. Pass14,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,965 miles
    Test number
    133857738430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,965 miles (+3,597)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,965 miles
    Test number
    461017338047
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass11,368 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,368 miles
    Test number
    491197437098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass10,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,504 miles
    Test number
    872659036071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T416 ARM

Does T416 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T416 ARM expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T416 ARM?
The MOT on T416 ARM expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T416 ARM done?
T416 ARM was recorded at 35,629 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 1,311 miles a year.
Has T416 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T416 ARM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T416 ARM 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 T416 ARM find?
T416 ARM passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension.

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