Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T428 XCGMOT history
T428 XCG is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 35,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 35,175 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T428 XCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T428 XCG was last recorded at 35,175 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,171 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 35,175 miles
- 2024 – 33,310 miles
- 2023 – 31,208 miles
- 2022 – 31,206 miles
- 2014 – 29,554 miles
- 2013 – 24,440 miles
- 2012 – 19,733 miles
- 2011 – 14,554 miles
- 2010 – 13,564 miles
- 2009 – 13,160 miles
- 2008 – 12,624 miles
- 2007 – 11,837 miles
- 2006 – 10,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,175 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,175 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 35,175 miles
- Test number
- 243620587609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail35,171 miles (+1,861)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,171 miles
- Test number
- 603631008106
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,310 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 33,310 miles
- Test number
- 592365731292
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail33,310 miles (+2,102)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,310 miles
- Test number
- 576736284345
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass31,208 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 31,208 miles
- Test number
- 780927783245
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail31,208 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,208 miles
- Test number
- 452321165405
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail31,206 miles (+1,652)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,206 miles
- Test number
- 451534487982
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Wheel Cylinder Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass29,554 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,554 miles
- Test number
- 877855404219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail29,545 miles (+5,105)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,545 miles
- Test number
- 485784904221
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass24,440 miles (+4,707)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,440 miles
- Test number
- 938184403268
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteRear tyre tread cracking no cord exposed at time of test
Pass19,733 miles (+5,179)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 19,733 miles
- Test number
- 485296702238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres, tread cracking but no cords exposed
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass14,554 miles (+990)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 14,554 miles
- Test number
- 385404501244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,564 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 13,564 miles
- Test number
- 951669980173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,160 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 13,160 miles
- Test number
- 101640499187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,624 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 12,624 miles
- Test number
- 714486788131
- NoteREAR BRAKE FLEXY HOSES IN RUSTY CONDITION >< REAR BRAKES UNEVEN ON ROLLER TEST
Fail12,624 miles (+787)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,624 miles
- Test number
- 270996588147
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteREAR BRAKE FLEXY HOSES IN RUSTY CONDITION >< REAR BRAKES UNEVEN ON ROLLER TEST
Pass11,837 miles (+903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 11,837 miles
- Test number
- 801776987104
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass10,934 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 10,934 miles
- Test number
- 263198086489
- NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS IN RUSTY CONDITION
Questions about T428 XCG
- Does T428 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T428 XCG is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T428 XCG?
- The MOT on T428 XCG is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T428 XCG done?
- T428 XCG was recorded at 35,175 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,255 miles a year.
- Has T428 XCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T428 XCG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T428 XCG 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 T428 XCG find?
- T428 XCG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.
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