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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T436 LVWMOT history

T436 LVW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,370 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T436 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T436 LVW was last recorded at 154,370 miles on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2025: 154,370 miles, lower than 157,414 miles on 21 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,414 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,370 miles
  • 2022 – 157,414 miles
  • 2021 – 157,342 miles
  • 2016 – 153,913 miles
  • 2015 – 144,228 miles
  • 2013 – 131,893 miles
  • 2012 – 119,296 miles
  • 2011 – 100,024 miles
  • 2010 – 97,615 miles
  • 2008 – 95,207 miles
  • 2007 – 88,685 miles
  • 2006 – 79,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    242644696047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,370 miles (-3,044)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    802085362125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,414 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,414 miles
    Test number
    100304810542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,342 miles
    Test number
    312750729464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,342 miles (+3,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,342 miles
    Test number
    926664545526
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    115322690641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention required (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay area

  7. Fail153,903 miles (+9,675)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,903 miles
    Test number
    403806130168
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention required (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not checked
    • AdvisoryEmissions not checked exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay area

  8. Pass144,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    247348905057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,228 miles (+12,335)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    967298905018
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s outer sill damaged and lower edge corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre pressure appears low
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  10. Fail131,893 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    376197553358
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  11. Pass131,893 miles (+12,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    527087253331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  12. Pass119,296 miles (+11,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,296 miles
    Test number
    289256552389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass107,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,476 miles
    Test number
    148073902051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail107,476 miles (+7,452)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,476 miles
    Test number
    597153902041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,024 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,024 miles
    Test number
    145951111460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,615 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    122119610083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,614 miles (+2,407)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    651726010057
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass95,207 miles (+6,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    434484918263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass88,685 miles (+8,724)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    423952517248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOff side front head lamp lens cracked

  20. Pass79,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    810260126217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T436 LVW

Does T436 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T436 LVW is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T436 LVW?
The MOT on T436 LVW is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T436 LVW done?
T436 LVW was recorded at 154,370 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T436 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T436 LVW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T436 LVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T436 LVW find?
T436 LVW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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