Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
T444 SMSMOT history
T444 SMS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 69,052 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 SMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T444 SMS was last recorded at 69,052 miles on 15 May 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 68,999 miles · 12 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 53 miles
- Average per year
- 3,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,052 miles
- 2025 – 58,714 miles
- 2024 – 57,617 miles
- 2023 – 55,606 miles
- 2022 – 53,092 miles
- 2021 – 50,512 miles
- 2020 – 48,632 miles
- 2019 – 46,644 miles
- 2018 – 45,420 miles
- 2017 – 43,374 miles
- 2016 – 41,752 miles
- 2015 – 39,310 miles
- 2014 – 36,893 miles
- 2013 – 32,314 miles
- 2012 – 26,269 miles
- 2011 – 20,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,052 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,052 miles (+53)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 69,052 miles
- Test number
- 909214199903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail68,999 miles (+10,285)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,999 miles
- Test number
- 408962162440
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,714 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 58,714 miles
- Test number
- 952131138186
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 57,617 miles
- Test number
- 658954379662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,617 miles (+2,011)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,617 miles
- Test number
- 428089858383
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass55,606 miles2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 55,606 miles
- Test number
- 915370658743
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail55,606 miles (+2,514)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,606 miles
- Test number
- 923197729140
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass53,092 miles (+2,580)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 53,092 miles
- Test number
- 837576415716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,512 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 50,512 miles
- Test number
- 673965901738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,632 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 48,632 miles
- Test number
- 744428483954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,644 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 46,644 miles
- Test number
- 755687221269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,420 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 45,420 miles
- Test number
- 645700997902
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail45,420 miles (+2,046)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,420 miles
- Test number
- 807096675273
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,374 miles (+1,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 43,374 miles
- Test number
- 261793171128
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,752 miles (+2,442)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 41,752 miles
- Test number
- 645300452999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,310 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,310 miles
- Test number
- 557191332341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,893 miles (+4,579)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 36,893 miles
- Test number
- 688005364219
- NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre
Pass32,314 miles (+6,045)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,314 miles
- Test number
- 435843853269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,269 miles (+6,025)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,269 miles
- Test number
- 586221252269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 20,244 miles
- Test number
- 419975751282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T444 SMS
- Does T444 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 SMS is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T444 SMS?
- The MOT on T444 SMS is valid until 19 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 SMS done?
- T444 SMS was recorded at 69,052 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
- Has T444 SMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 SMS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T444 SMS 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 SMS find?
- T444 SMS passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.
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