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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T450 SOOMOT history

T450 SOO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
122,073 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T450 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T450 SOO was last recorded at 122,073 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,073 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,073 miles
  • 2021 – 119,394 miles
  • 2020 – 116,910 miles
  • 2019 – 114,917 miles
  • 2018 – 111,539 miles
  • 2017 – 109,304 miles
  • 2016 – 106,462 miles
  • 2015 – 102,701 miles
  • 2014 – 100,014 miles
  • 2013 – 96,581 miles
  • 2012 – 93,270 miles
  • 2011 – 88,226 miles
  • 2010 – 84,734 miles
  • 2009 – 81,617 miles
  • 2008 – 75,056 miles
  • 2007 – 67,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,073 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil light flashing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    960830895736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail122,073 miles (+2,679)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    346624088913
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass119,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    546569443989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail119,394 miles (+2,484)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    822039755694
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass116,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    671207322781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing

  6. Fail116,910 miles (+1,993)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    845573797355
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing

  7. Pass114,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    594894449941
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing

  8. Fail114,916 miles (+3,377)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    203972313813
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing

  9. Pass111,539 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    761719838381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass109,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,304 miles
    Test number
    361354315524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,304 miles (+2,842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,304 miles
    Test number
    438486289305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass106,462 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,462 miles
    Test number
    813237847797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    889110171853
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail102,701 miles (+2,687)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    180758048256
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,014 miles (+3,433)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    626772354307
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass96,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    518233253347
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail96,581 miles (+3,311)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    439813753393
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass93,270 miles (+5,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    386979142380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth h/lights adjusted from too high

  19. Pass88,226 miles (+3,492)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    166176451355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • Note0/side h/light adjusted from too high

  20. Pass84,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    543155550382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,734 miles (+1,272)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    213404850304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE VEHICLE TRACKING CHECKED.

  22. Pass83,462 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    971065590110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,617 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    600336459301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,056 miles (+81)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    583421958359
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear view wiper blade missing

  25. Fail74,975 miles (+7,829)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    891418948307
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil level very low
    • NoteRear view wiper blade missing

  26. Pass67,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    523354857316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T450 SOO

Does T450 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T450 SOO expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T450 SOO?
The MOT on T450 SOO expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T450 SOO done?
T450 SOO was recorded at 122,073 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has T450 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T450 SOO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T450 SOO 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 T450 SOO find?
T450 SOO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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