Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T447 FOBMOT history
T447 FOB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 160,013 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T447 FOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T447 FOB was last recorded at 160,013 miles on 28 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Sept 2026: 160,013 miles, lower than 166,839 miles on 1 Oct 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,839 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Average per year
- 5,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,013 miles
- 2025 – 166,839 miles
- 2024 – 163,879 miles
- 2023 – 152,714 miles
- 2022 – 152,702 miles
- 2021 – 152,612 miles
- 2020 – 152,269 miles
- 2019 – 151,386 miles
- 2018 – 150,010 miles
- 2017 – 149,245 miles
- 2016 – 144,142 miles
- 2015 – 133,103 miles
- 2014 – 122,658 miles
- 2013 – 110,658 miles
- 2012 – 99,857 miles
- 2011 – 87,154 miles
- 2010 – 74,963 miles
- 2009 – 62,457 miles
- 2008 – 52,010 miles
- 2007 – 44,591 miles
- 2006 – 38,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,013 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,013 miles (-6,826)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 160,013 miles
- Test number
- 206781682307
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,839 miles (+2,960)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 166,839 miles
- Test number
- 568893328239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,879 miles (+90)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 163,879 miles
- Test number
- 575344999331
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexi ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaking slightly
Fail163,789 miles (+11,075)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,789 miles
- Test number
- 490362091668
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust slight blow
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexi ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaking slightly
Pass152,714 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,714 miles
- Test number
- 440214576900
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail152,710 miles (+8)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,710 miles
- Test number
- 943128630224
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass152,702 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 152,702 miles
- Test number
- 245512295276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass152,612 miles (+343)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 152,612 miles
- Test number
- 934844151924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,269 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 152,269 miles
- Test number
- 202707513502
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail152,269 miles (+883)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,269 miles
- Test number
- 689985555556
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,386 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 151,386 miles
- Test number
- 139117085652
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail151,383 miles (+1,373)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,383 miles
- Test number
- 622541114899
- MajorBrake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass150,010 miles (+765)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,010 miles
- Test number
- 284736387361
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Front to rear chassis (6.1.B.2)
Pass149,245 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,245 miles
- Test number
- 859057504759
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Fail149,240 miles (+5,098)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,240 miles
- Test number
- 405102747949
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Pass144,142 miles (+109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 144,142 miles
- Test number
- 992121659022
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail144,033 miles (+10,930)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,033 miles
- Test number
- 798702459894
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass133,103 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 133,103 miles
- Test number
- 229880705113
- NoteN/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
Fail133,103 miles (+10,445)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,103 miles
- Test number
- 676839195073
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- NoteN/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
Pass122,658 miles (+12,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 122,658 miles
- Test number
- 407255604186
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass110,658 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 110,658 miles
- Test number
- 718905513164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,437 miles (+10,580)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,437 miles
- Test number
- 856598803190
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass99,857 miles (+12,703)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 99,857 miles
- Test number
- 478457412194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,154 miles (+12,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,154 miles
- Test number
- 767954601122
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass74,963 miles (+12,506)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,963 miles
- Test number
- 231609400184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,457 miles (+10,447)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,457 miles
- Test number
- 873140519161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,010 miles (+7,419)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 52,010 miles
- Test number
- 262412518184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,591 miles (+5,713)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,591 miles
- Test number
- 751300417172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 38,878 miles
- Test number
- 544008506107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T447 FOB
- Does T447 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 FOB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T447 FOB?
- The MOT on T447 FOB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T447 FOB done?
- T447 FOB was recorded at 160,013 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,925 miles a year.
- Has T447 FOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T447 FOB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T447 FOB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T447 FOB find?
- T447 FOB passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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