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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

T444 LYTMOT history

T444 LYT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
176,630 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 LYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 LYT was last recorded at 176,630 miles on 8 May 2026, 9,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,793 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,837 miles
Average per year
11,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,630 miles
  • 2025 – 166,793 miles
  • 2024 – 161,823 miles
  • 2023 – 152,503 miles
  • 2022 – 141,467 miles
  • 2021 – 133,114 miles
  • 2020 – 123,661 miles
  • 2019 – 114,842 miles
  • 2018 – 103,255 miles
  • 2017 – 87,275 miles
  • 2016 – 70,226 miles
  • 2015 – 50,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,630 miles (+9,837)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    176,630 miles
    Test number
    681947077933
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass166,793 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,793 miles
    Test number
    153186700445
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  3. Fail166,793 miles (+4,970)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,793 miles
    Test number
    649032275574
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  4. Pass161,823 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    277254405950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,503 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,503 miles
    Test number
    927318374943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail152,499 miles (+11,032)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    800327448662
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS NEARLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check center rear belt seat cover over belt
  7. Pass141,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,467 miles
    Test number
    664084382126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,467 miles (+8,353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,467 miles
    Test number
    205133476599
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass133,114 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,114 miles
    Test number
    503569133032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,661 miles
    Test number
    813148477009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,661 miles (+8,819)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,661 miles
    Test number
    964432370385
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass114,842 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    382124650131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,255 miles (+15,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,255 miles
    Test number
    761496508653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    299014030848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,275 miles (+17,049)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    842778136826
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass70,226 miles (+19,700)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    985438377301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    976820695080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 LYT

Does T444 LYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 LYT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 LYT?
The MOT on T444 LYT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 LYT done?
T444 LYT was recorded at 176,630 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 11,356 miles a year.
Has T444 LYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 LYT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T444 LYT 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 T444 LYT find?
T444 LYT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded all over.

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