Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
T444 SMOMOT history
T444 SMO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 145,469 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 SMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T444 SMO was last recorded at 145,469 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,456 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 9,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,469 miles
- 2025 – 138,719 miles
- 2024 – 130,108 miles
- 2023 – 118,369 miles
- 2022 – 109,508 miles
- 2021 – 100,695 miles
- 2020 – 92,632 miles
- 2019 – 86,024 miles
- 2018 – 77,696 miles
- 2017 – 66,783 miles
- 2016 – 53,866 miles
- 2015 – 40,399 miles
- 2014 – 28,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,469 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,469 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 145,469 miles
- Test number
- 359390285220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail145,456 miles (+6,737)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,456 miles
- Test number
- 861262746343
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,719 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 138,719 miles
- Test number
- 618869553715
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail138,719 miles (+8,611)8 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,719 miles
- Test number
- 723398631880
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,108 miles
- Test number
- 523918202969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,108 miles (+11,739)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,108 miles
- Test number
- 747514273510
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass118,369 miles (+8,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 118,369 miles
- Test number
- 338875197623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,508 miles (+8,813)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,508 miles
- Test number
- 319673863987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,695 miles (+8,063)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,695 miles
- Test number
- 512600708171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,632 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 92,632 miles
- Test number
- 309192613888
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
Fail92,632 miles (+6,608)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,632 miles
- Test number
- 840666745910
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
Pass86,024 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,024 miles
- Test number
- 437935865745
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are cracked, offside rear cracked on edges of wall, 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail86,024 miles (+8,328)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,024 miles
- Test number
- 623251318324
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are cracked, offside rear cracked on edges of wall, 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,696 miles (+10,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 77,696 miles
- Test number
- 979711066978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,783 miles (+12,917)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,783 miles
- Test number
- 241606213368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,866 miles
- Test number
- 430738697621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,866 miles (+13,467)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,866 miles
- Test number
- 502270181972
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass40,399 miles (+11,785)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 40,399 miles
- Test number
- 941198920645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,614 miles (+4,937)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,614 miles
- Test number
- 987345164247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 23,677 miles
- Test number
- 898580524157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T444 SMO
- Does T444 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 SMO is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T444 SMO?
- The MOT on T444 SMO is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T444 SMO done?
- T444 SMO was recorded at 145,469 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,796 miles a year.
- Has T444 SMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 SMO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T444 SMO 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 SMO find?
- T444 SMO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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