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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T418 LHKMOT history

T418 LHK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
74,952 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T418 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T418 LHK was last recorded at 74,952 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,924 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,952 miles
  • 2022 – 72,075 miles
  • 2021 – 68,886 miles
  • 2020 – 66,046 miles
  • 2019 – 63,212 miles
  • 2018 – 59,314 miles
  • 2017 – 55,272 miles
  • 2016 – 50,468 miles
  • 2015 – 48,231 miles
  • 2014 – 43,836 miles
  • 2013 – 39,023 miles
  • 2012 – 34,057 miles
  • 2011 – 28,508 miles
  • 2010 – 24,153 miles
  • 2009 – 20,477 miles
  • 2008 – 19,924 miles
  • 2007 – 18,717 miles
  • 2006 – 18,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,952 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads becoming wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,952 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    776035815312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads becoming worn

  2. Fail74,924 miles (+2,849)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    183899401630
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo hose split at servo end (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads becoming worn

  3. Pass72,075 miles (+3,189)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,075 miles
    Test number
    648274648230
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,886 miles (+2,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    734536677284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres slightly worn/wearing edges of tread

  5. Pass66,046 miles (+2,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    283396117048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    968113206488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  7. Fail63,212 miles (+3,898)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    818930791330
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  8. Pass59,314 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    527376999384
    • Advisory1/ slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
    • Advisory2/ front tyres wearing on edges

  9. Pass55,272 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,272 miles
    Test number
    280252703953
    • Advisory1.slight damage to front windscreen

  10. Pass50,468 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    533605879486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,231 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    382794755974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,042 miles (+4,206)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    690179100146
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass43,836 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    745067944204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail43,836 miles (+4,813)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    466577344293
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass39,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    477410483293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail39,023 miles (+4,966)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    766776373282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass34,057 miles (+5,549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,057 miles
    Test number
    638978762217
    • NoteBOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

  18. Pass28,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    546379471295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,508 miles (+4,355)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    296904371298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass24,153 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    682958840086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres inner walls cracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear
    • NoteFront brake pads apear half worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition and blowing
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  21. Fail24,153 miles (+3,676)1 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    754848040022
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres inner walls cracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear
    • NoteFront brake pads apear half worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition and blowing
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass20,477 miles (+553)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    304184459031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear high level stop lamp not working

  23. Pass19,924 miles (+1,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    614791958028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass18,717 miles (+163)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,717 miles
    Test number
    651396867090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear brakes squealing

  25. Pass18,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    381436966035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,554 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    104256266004
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front discs rusty

Questions about T418 LHK

Does T418 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T418 LHK expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T418 LHK?
The MOT on T418 LHK expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T418 LHK done?
T418 LHK was recorded at 74,952 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 3,204 miles a year.
Has T418 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T418 LHK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T418 LHK 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 T418 LHK find?
T418 LHK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken, and 1 more.

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