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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T455 FOBMOT history

T455 FOB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
71,254 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 FOB was last recorded at 71,254 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,006 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,254 miles
  • 2023 – 71,006 miles
  • 2022 – 70,697 miles
  • 2021 – 70,039 miles
  • 2020 – 69,516 miles
  • 2019 – 68,725 miles
  • 2018 – 67,722 miles
  • 2017 – 66,441 miles
  • 2016 – 64,738 miles
  • 2015 – 63,087 miles
  • 2014 – 61,208 miles
  • 2013 – 57,889 miles
  • 2012 – 54,048 miles
  • 2011 – 49,986 miles
  • 2010 – 44,320 miles
  • 2009 – 37,493 miles
  • 2008 – 29,906 miles
  • 2007 – 21,245 miles
  • 2006 – 15,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,254 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,254 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    758227873537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass71,006 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    507447786471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,697 miles (+658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    522087090225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass70,039 miles (+523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    136108436428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass69,516 miles (+791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    209076526742
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass68,725 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    207531556925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass67,722 miles (+1,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    520445632278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass66,441 miles (+1,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    160841299419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass64,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,738 miles
    Test number
    398885682333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Fail64,738 miles (+1,651)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,738 miles
    Test number
    533145069617
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass63,087 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    167293115137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,208 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    656095314184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,889 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,889 miles
    Test number
    835588503160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,048 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    557837112179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,986 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,986 miles
    Test number
    299887011153
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass44,320 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    552168110144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,493 miles (+7,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    371873519165
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate
  18. Pass29,906 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,906 miles
    Test number
    880124818169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,245 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,245 miles
    Test number
    560808607132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,172 miles
    Test number
    623189606193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 FOB

Does T455 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 FOB expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 FOB?
The MOT on T455 FOB expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 FOB done?
T455 FOB was recorded at 71,254 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has T455 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 FOB has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T455 FOB 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 T455 FOB find?
T455 FOB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody; oil leak, but not excessive.

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