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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T437 TOAMOT history

T437 TOA is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
185,754 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T437 TOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T437 TOA was last recorded at 185,754 miles on 21 Oct 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,752 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,754 miles
  • 2020 – 179,306 miles
  • 2019 – 158,660 miles
  • 2018 – 141,480 miles
  • 2017 – 125,184 miles
  • 2016 – 112,541 miles
  • 2015 – 104,467 miles
  • 2014 – 98,450 miles
  • 2013 – 92,482 miles
  • 2012 – 85,926 miles
  • 2011 – 82,130 miles
  • 2010 – 72,858 miles
  • 2009 – 66,631 miles
  • 2008 – 59,830 miles
  • 2007 – 54,259 miles
  • 2006 – 48,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,754 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust some corrosoin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,754 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,754 miles
    Test number
    439941073550
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,752 miles (+6,446)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,752 miles
    Test number
    129230601387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  3. Pass179,306 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,306 miles
    Test number
    312264111816
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosoin

  4. Fail179,168 miles (+20,508)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,168 miles
    Test number
    589393088966
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded at load vavle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosoin

  5. Pass158,660 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,660 miles
    Test number
    815429115857
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load vavle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail158,659 miles (+17,179)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,659 miles
    Test number
    677934600196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load vavle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass141,480 miles (+184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,480 miles
    Test number
    648346101498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail141,296 miles (+16,112)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,296 miles
    Test number
    148652082080
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass125,184 miles (+2,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    106626511194
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail122,895 miles (+10,354)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    483277176908
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass112,541 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,541 miles
    Test number
    386576279441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    337121845101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,467 miles (+6,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    277141745118
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass98,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    267209734402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,450 miles (+5,968)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    489329934113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass92,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    157646433151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,482 miles (+6,556)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    179355333124
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass85,926 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    248738332468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,130 miles (+9,272)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    646954941189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers worn

  20. Pass72,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    273754140432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail72,856 miles (+6,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    424384840102
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass66,631 miles (+6,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    951341649174
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass59,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,830 miles
    Test number
    644845738191
    • 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)

  24. Fail59,829 miles (+5,570)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    722285538112
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)

  25. Pass54,259 miles (+5,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    234444847488
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  26. Pass48,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    433556146179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T437 TOA

Does T437 TOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T437 TOA expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T437 TOA?
The MOT on T437 TOA expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T437 TOA done?
T437 TOA was recorded at 185,754 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2021, an average of 8,894 miles a year.
Has T437 TOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T437 TOA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T437 TOA 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 TOA find?
T437 TOA passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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