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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T468 RYCMOT history

T468 RYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,518 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T468 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T468 RYC was last recorded at 108,518 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,461 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,518 miles
  • 2025 – 107,445 miles
  • 2024 – 106,206 miles
  • 2022 – 105,784 miles
  • 2021 – 104,303 miles
  • 2020 – 103,583 miles
  • 2019 – 103,021 miles
  • 2018 – 95,073 miles
  • 2017 – 83,277 miles
  • 2016 – 77,209 miles
  • 2015 – 76,257 miles
  • 2014 – 74,972 miles
  • 2013 – 71,876 miles
  • 2012 – 67,574 miles
  • 2011 – 60,727 miles
  • 2010 – 58,014 miles
  • 2009 – 55,338 miles
  • 2008 – 52,940 miles
  • 2007 – 50,782 miles
  • 2006 – 49,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,518 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySills damaged.
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed. Welding repairs heavily undersealed.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,518 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,518 miles
    Test number
    692270706584
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills damaged.
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed. Welding repairs heavily undersealed.

  2. Fail108,461 miles (+1,016)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    658412664365
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,445 miles (+1,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,445 miles
    Test number
    219312274209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass106,206 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    227894134422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,784 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,784 miles
    Test number
    682429581144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,303 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,303 miles
    Test number
    710219771391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,583 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    462335203237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,021 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    359567757521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    356240472621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,073 miles (+11,796)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    304668269972
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    237829746989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail83,276 miles (+6,067)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    875098214303
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +CASING DISTORTED (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass77,209 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    971095274372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail76,931 miles (+674)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    960036863065
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass76,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    448249095115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,257 miles (+1,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    535579695105
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass74,972 miles (+3,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    129754904272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,876 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,876 miles
    Test number
    397542583145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass67,574 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    565972892151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,727 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,727 miles
    Test number
    446096401260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,014 miles (+2,676)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,014 miles
    Test number
    910020600211
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass55,338 miles (+2,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,338 miles
    Test number
    294081309291
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass52,940 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,940 miles
    Test number
    703087398135
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass50,782 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,782 miles
    Test number
    370450507272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass49,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    324618296137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about T468 RYC

Does T468 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T468 RYC is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T468 RYC?
The MOT on T468 RYC is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T468 RYC done?
T468 RYC was recorded at 108,518 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has T468 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T468 RYC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T468 RYC 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 T468 RYC find?
T468 RYC passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; sills damaged., and 1 more.

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