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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T438 WANMOT history

T438 WAN is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,817 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 WAN
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 WAN was last recorded at 54,817 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,697 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
2,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,817 miles
  • 2025 – 53,697 miles
  • 2024 – 51,828 miles
  • 2019 – 51,689 miles
  • 2018 – 51,356 miles
  • 2017 – 51,041 miles
  • 2016 – 49,849 miles
  • 2015 – 48,579 miles
  • 2014 – 38,724 miles
  • 2013 – 31,210 miles
  • 2012 – 24,331 miles
  • 2011 – 18,493 miles
  • 2010 – 14,956 miles
  • 2009 – 13,587 miles
  • 2008 – 11,363 miles
  • 2007 – 9,271 miles
  • 2006 – 7,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,817 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,817 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,817 miles
    Test number
    421324568645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,697 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    984664577604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,828 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    626438075928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,689 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    181088089593
    • AdvisoryN\s headlamp cracked
    • AdvisoryWet conditions
  5. Pass51,356 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,356 miles
    Test number
    586939854953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,041 miles (+1,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    252267933164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass49,849 miles (+1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,849 miles
    Test number
    972969076861
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. Pass48,579 miles (+9,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    495168965041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
  9. Pass38,724 miles (+7,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    487548344001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass31,210 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,210 miles
    Test number
    878616243034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,331 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,331 miles
    Test number
    896545452006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,493 miles (+3,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,493 miles
    Test number
    767056351031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated
  13. Pass14,956 miles (+1,369)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,956 miles
    Test number
    442164250071
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres cracked on outer shoulders
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread worn badly on inner edge & outer shoulder cracked
  14. Pass13,587 miles (+2,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,587 miles
    Test number
    143434459461
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on tread edges.
  15. Pass11,363 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,363 miles
    Test number
    844722858011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,271 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,271 miles
    Test number
    193730357053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,869 miles
    Test number
    980218466091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 WAN

Does T438 WAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 WAN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 WAN?
The MOT on T438 WAN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 WAN done?
T438 WAN was recorded at 54,817 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,283 miles a year.
Has T438 WAN ever failed its MOT?
No. T438 WAN has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T438 WAN 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 T438 WAN find?
T438 WAN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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