
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T441 NWLMOT history
T441 NWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 98,028 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,936 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T441 NWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T441 NWL was last recorded at 98,028 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 14,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 83,797 miles · 13 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 14,231 miles
- Average per year
- 2,936 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 98,028 miles
- 2021 – 83,797 miles
- 2020 – 75,860 miles
- 2016 – 75,625 miles
- 2015 – 74,332 miles
- 2014 – 72,946 miles
- 2013 – 70,508 miles
- 2012 – 67,975 miles
- 2011 – 64,913 miles
- 2010 – 61,748 miles
- 2009 – 60,715 miles
- 2008 – 58,042 miles
- 2007 – 55,028 miles
- 2006 – 50,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,028 miles (+14,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,028 miles
- Test number
- 212777530981
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,797 miles1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,797 miles
- Test number
- 458956911734
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,797 miles (+7,937)1 dangerous1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,797 miles
- Test number
- 574831559685
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,860 miles (+235)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 75,860 miles
- Test number
- 204018149250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,625 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,625 miles
- Test number
- 511628357219
- AdvisoryRear Brakes 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)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail75,625 miles (+1,293)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,625 miles
- Test number
- 647437820221
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes 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)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass74,332 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 74,332 miles
- Test number
- 128970215227
- 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)
- NoteOsf floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed area
- NoteOsf tyre bald on outer edge
- NoteRfear section of exhaust in poor condition
- NoteSlight play in steering wheel top column
Fail74,332 miles (+1,386)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,332 miles
- Test number
- 926969305276
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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)
- NoteOsf floor excessively corroded but outside prescribed area
- NoteOsf tyre bald on outer edge
- NoteRfear section of exhaust in poor condition
- NoteSlight play in steering wheel top column
Pass72,946 miles (+2,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,946 miles
- Test number
- 147201314261
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass70,508 miles (+2,533)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 70,508 miles
- Test number
- 698062013210
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,975 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 67,975 miles
- Test number
- 326923912223
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail67,975 miles (+3,062)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,975 miles
- Test number
- 425653112221
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteNear side rear wheel bearing noisy
Pass64,913 miles (+3,165)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 64,913 miles
- Test number
- 385416211461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,748 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,748 miles
- Test number
- 723761320249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass60,715 miles (+2,673)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 60,715 miles
- Test number
- 543494929201
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass58,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 58,042 miles
- Test number
- 862304228216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,042 miles (+3,014)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,042 miles
- Test number
- 423494328289
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass55,028 miles (+4,033)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 55,028 miles
- Test number
- 270994917206
- NoteOff side rear tyre showing signs of age
Pass50,995 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 50,995 miles
- Test number
- 153745316234
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished slightly
Questions about T441 NWL
- Does T441 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T441 NWL expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T441 NWL?
- The MOT on T441 NWL expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T441 NWL done?
- T441 NWL was recorded at 98,028 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 2,936 miles a year.
- Has T441 NWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T441 NWL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on T441 NWL 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 T441 NWL find?
- T441 NWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rears.
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