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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T437 BGXMOT history

T437 BGX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,187 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T437 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T437 BGX was last recorded at 44,187 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,991 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
1,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,187 miles
  • 2025 – 43,991 miles
  • 2024 – 33,571 miles
  • 2020 – 31,834 miles
  • 2019 – 31,098 miles
  • 2018 – 30,228 miles
  • 2017 – 29,144 miles
  • 2016 – 28,247 miles
  • 2015 – 27,340 miles
  • 2014 – 26,338 miles
  • 2013 – 25,164 miles
  • 2012 – 24,238 miles
  • 2011 – 23,291 miles
  • 2010 – 21,934 miles
  • 2009 – 20,222 miles
  • 2008 – 18,586 miles
  • 2007 – 16,335 miles
  • 2006 – 14,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,187 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,187 miles (+196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    736595975062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass43,991 miles (+10,420)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    407147431113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    897364065466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail33,571 miles (+1,737)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    129549231899
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass31,834 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    258045730886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,098 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,098 miles
    Test number
    385790845896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass30,228 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,228 miles
    Test number
    600119660238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box delaminating

  8. Pass29,144 miles (+897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    454236369998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass28,247 miles (+907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    232721771815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass27,340 miles (+1,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,340 miles
    Test number
    195209595423
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking side walls

  11. Pass26,338 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,338 miles
    Test number
    205963194014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,164 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    825200883004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,238 miles (+947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    176431182461
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail23,291 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,291 miles
    Test number
    256028601109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  15. Pass23,291 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,291 miles
    Test number
    516968601187
    • 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)

  16. Pass21,934 miles (+1,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,934 miles
    Test number
    861557690072
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass20,222 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,222 miles
    Test number
    774588979033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,586 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,586 miles
    Test number
    432499578023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,335 miles
    Test number
    303845377080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,335 miles (+1,627)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,335 miles
    Test number
    332454777093
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass14,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,708 miles
    Test number
    173523876040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T437 BGX

Does T437 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T437 BGX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T437 BGX?
The MOT on T437 BGX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T437 BGX done?
T437 BGX was recorded at 44,187 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,446 miles a year.
Has T437 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T437 BGX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T437 BGX 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 T437 BGX find?
T437 BGX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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