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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T451 CMAMOT history

T451 CMA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
67,682 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 CMA
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 CMA was last recorded at 67,682 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,667 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 67,682 miles
  • 2020 – 64,274 miles
  • 2019 – 62,945 miles
  • 2018 – 61,361 miles
  • 2017 – 59,731 miles
  • 2016 – 57,980 miles
  • 2015 – 56,686 miles
  • 2014 – 56,254 miles
  • 2013 – 53,447 miles
  • 2012 – 51,442 miles
  • 2011 – 46,368 miles
  • 2010 – 40,985 miles
  • 2009 – 36,468 miles
  • 2008 – 34,282 miles
  • 2007 – 34,115 miles
  • 2006 – 32,462 miles
  • 2005 – 31,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

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.

  • Spare tyre defective under inflated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Covers obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,682 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,682 miles
    Test number
    509170399443
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail67,667 miles (+3,393)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    756272647277
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

  3. Pass64,274 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,274 miles
    Test number
    108926535993
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail64,273 miles (+1,328)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,273 miles
    Test number
    920337386043
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator unit broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated a hole created by corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,945 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    942578335479
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor panel corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  6. Fail62,945 miles (+1,584)1 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    673437755058
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing P.R.S trapped under seat, retrieved, no further fault found (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid P.R.S filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor panel corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  7. Pass61,361 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    596182485507
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,355 miles (+16)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    525616229686
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail61,339 miles (+1,608)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    360318102350
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated hole in the floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission Auto gearbox drifting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are crack/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and bush are deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  10. Pass59,731 miles (+1,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,731 miles
    Test number
    518534382733
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective appears under inflated
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  11. Pass57,980 miles (+1,294)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,980 miles
    Test number
    641842141944
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to crack on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryCentre caps fitted-Retainers not checked
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOINT (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is flat

  12. Pass56,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    144538696444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,686 miles (+432)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    125117197819
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not staying on (8.2.1b)

  14. Pass56,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    228190184272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,254 miles (+2,807)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    988290084266
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass53,447 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    508196193246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,442 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    716443592267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,368 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    679471291237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    873961990280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail40,985 miles (+4,517)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    980151390260
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,468 miles (+2,186)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    194999899232
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside door mirror broken

  22. Pass34,282 miles (+167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    333685098261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  23. Pass34,115 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,115 miles
    Test number
    353667497422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    801602166219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,462 miles (+1,182)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    931792566262
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass31,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    743682975289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 CMA

Does T451 CMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 CMA expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 CMA?
The MOT on T451 CMA expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 CMA done?
T451 CMA was recorded at 67,682 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 2,243 miles a year.
Has T451 CMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 CMA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T451 CMA 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 T451 CMA find?
T451 CMA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear); offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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