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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T46 HTPMOT history

T46 HTP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 86,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,685 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 HTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 HTP was last recorded at 86,685 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,685 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,685 miles
  • 2025 – 85,829 miles
  • 2024 – 84,947 miles
  • 2023 – 84,106 miles
  • 2022 – 83,024 miles
  • 2021 – 81,819 miles
  • 2020 – 80,794 miles
  • 2019 – 79,217 miles
  • 2018 – 77,638 miles
  • 2017 – 75,882 miles
  • 2016 – 73,462 miles
  • 2015 – 71,854 miles
  • 2014 – 69,277 miles
  • 2013 – 66,741 miles
  • 2012 – 61,319 miles
  • 2011 – 54,045 miles
  • 2010 – 46,445 miles
  • 2009 – 40,704 miles
  • 2008 – 38,083 miles
  • 2007 – 35,558 miles
  • 2006 – 30,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,685 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear axle bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    324849155203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,685 miles (+856)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    195262593578
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,829 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    608793907757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,820 miles (+873)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    693643483464
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    355979611583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,947 miles (+841)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    852014826264
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,106 miles (+1,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    392337568073
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,024 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,024 miles
    Test number
    683363683787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,819 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    494384344180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,794 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    950969498500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,784 miles (+1,567)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    273651039309
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    711918291760
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  13. Fail79,217 miles (+1,579)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    845618591715
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  14. Pass77,638 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    217069032187
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Fail77,638 miles (+1,756)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    745220258379
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side liitle effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel/performance on limit 16% (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass75,882 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    576448467706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake reading low

  17. Fail75,880 miles (+2,418)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,880 miles
    Test number
    108849957645
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake reading low

  18. Pass73,462 miles (+1,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    739230881005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,854 miles (+2,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    218515460532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail69,277 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    586267894179
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass69,277 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    725947194149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,741 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    328770403404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,319 miles (+7,274)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    395552302419
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass54,045 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,045 miles
    Test number
    778556491178
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail53,991 miles (+7,546)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,991 miles
    Test number
    256993691147
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass46,445 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    214506790435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,295 miles (+5,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    171938480182
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass40,704 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    980670189178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,083 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    364934688184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,558 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    742179117298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    123364586130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,781 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    553754786107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about T46 HTP

Does T46 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 HTP is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 HTP?
The MOT on T46 HTP is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 HTP done?
T46 HTP was recorded at 86,685 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,781 miles a year.
Has T46 HTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 HTP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T46 HTP 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 T46 HTP find?
T46 HTP passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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