Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T456 BLNMOT history
T456 BLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 57,082 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T456 BLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T456 BLN was last recorded at 57,082 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 56,054 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,028 miles
- Average per year
- 1,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 57,082 miles
- 2024 – 56,054 miles
- 2023 – 55,089 miles
- 2022 – 54,212 miles
- 2021 – 53,329 miles
- 2020 – 52,310 miles
- 2019 – 51,290 miles
- 2018 – 49,887 miles
- 2017 – 48,727 miles
- 2016 – 47,141 miles
- 2015 – 45,431 miles
- 2014 – 43,202 miles
- 2013 – 41,719 miles
- 2012 – 39,733 miles
- 2011 – 38,244 miles
- 2010 – 36,337 miles
- 2009 – 34,215 miles
- 2008 – 31,841 miles
- 2007 – 29,431 miles
- 2006 – 27,352 miles
- 2005 – 24,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,082 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,082 miles (+1,028)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 57,082 miles
- Test number
- 380851560376
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,054 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 56,054 miles
- Test number
- 880630409361
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,054 miles (+965)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,054 miles
- Test number
- 278376038219
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,089 miles (+877)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 55,089 miles
- Test number
- 288526843655
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass54,212 miles (+883)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 54,212 miles
- Test number
- 876554236864
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,329 miles (+1,019)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,329 miles
- Test number
- 423141337215
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,310 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,310 miles
- Test number
- 301047562165
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,290 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,290 miles
- Test number
- 662980417441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,887 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 49,887 miles
- Test number
- 421880375899
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,727 miles (+1,586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 48,727 miles
- Test number
- 787822706126
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
Pass47,141 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 47,141 miles
- Test number
- 192929081786
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,141 miles (+1,710)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,141 miles
- Test number
- 697878367182
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,431 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 45,431 miles
- Test number
- 938100835243
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
Fail45,430 miles (+2,228)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,430 miles
- Test number
- 357680835274
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
Pass43,202 miles (+1,483)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 43,202 miles
- Test number
- 845836324254
- NoteFront No plate cracked
- NoteMinor blow on exhaust rear joint
Pass41,719 miles (+1,986)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,719 miles
- Test number
- 368382433402
- NoteMinor blow on rear exhaust joint
Pass39,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 39,733 miles
- Test number
- 317444932465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,733 miles (+1,489)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,733 miles
- Test number
- 955744832209
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteSlight blow on exhaust
Pass38,244 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 38,244 miles
- Test number
- 178221231289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,337 miles (+2,122)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 36,337 miles
- Test number
- 342859720233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,215 miles (+2,374)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,215 miles
- Test number
- 803226529270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 31,841 miles
- Test number
- 661351438294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,841 miles (+2,410)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,841 miles
- Test number
- 270251338236
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass29,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 29,431 miles
- Test number
- 474873237281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,431 miles (+2,079)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,431 miles
- Test number
- 974499327271
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,352 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 27,352 miles
- Test number
- 483330336218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 24,855 miles
- Test number
- 821799225249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T456 BLN
- Does T456 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T456 BLN expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T456 BLN?
- The MOT on T456 BLN expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T456 BLN done?
- T456 BLN was recorded at 57,082 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
- Has T456 BLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T456 BLN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T456 BLN 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 T456 BLN find?
- T456 BLN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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