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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T440 RBVMOT history

T440 RBV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
85,636 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 RBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T440 RBV was last recorded at 85,636 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,046 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
590 miles
Average per year
2,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,636 miles
  • 2022 – 85,046 miles
  • 2021 – 84,567 miles
  • 2020 – 83,816 miles
  • 2019 – 82,893 miles
  • 2018 – 81,476 miles
  • 2017 – 80,172 miles
  • 2016 – 78,222 miles
  • 2015 – 75,637 miles
  • 2014 – 71,910 miles
  • 2013 – 69,619 miles
  • 2012 – 65,899 miles
  • 2011 – 64,335 miles
  • 2010 – 61,593 miles
  • 2009 – 57,688 miles
  • 2008 – 53,936 miles
  • 2007 – 49,471 miles
  • 2006 – 43,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,636 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector has a crack
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,636 miles (+590)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,636 miles
    Test number
    319388884978
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector has a crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,046 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,046 miles
    Test number
    676271816541
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components corroded

  3. Fail85,046 miles (+479)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,046 miles
    Test number
    712355888133
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components corroded

  4. Pass84,567 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    921512282282
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from LSV to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail84,567 miles (+751)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    161475377074
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre was flat, no obvious puncture
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from LSV to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,816 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    571917091785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,815 miles (+922)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    773290047625
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill (under vehicle at rear) - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass82,893 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    663563249105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,826 miles (+1,350)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,826 miles
    Test number
    892598916577
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,476 miles
    Test number
    112247151235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,476 miles (+1,304)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,476 miles
    Test number
    596628219062
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH on insides (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass80,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,172 miles
    Test number
    320785805055
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres below the legal limit on edges

  13. Fail80,172 miles (+1,950)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,172 miles
    Test number
    390615896674
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  14. Pass78,222 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    508891795921
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass75,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    285966735029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,637 miles (+3,727)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    349886935005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres very badly worn on insides

  17. Pass71,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    336424434050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,909 miles (+2,290)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    886934634094
    • DangerousExcessive corrosion to o/s/f inner sill, not within any prescribed area
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  19. Pass69,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    319470933010
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail69,616 miles (+3,717)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    369870233069
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail65,899 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    579460632004
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass65,899 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    679110632034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,335 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    526946721033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    400490340006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Fail61,589 miles (+3,901)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    412440440061
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass57,688 miles (+3,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    754391549045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass53,936 miles (+4,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    433947638001
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass49,471 miles (+5,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,471 miles
    Test number
    194120437490
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  29. Pass43,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    611557146040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,904 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    321997446030
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T440 RBV

Does T440 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T440 RBV expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T440 RBV?
The MOT on T440 RBV expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T440 RBV done?
T440 RBV was recorded at 85,636 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 2,442 miles a year.
Has T440 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 RBV has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T440 RBV 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 T440 RBV find?
T440 RBV failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 13 more.

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