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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T479 LTWMOT history

T479 LTW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
47,762 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 LTW
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 LTW was last recorded at 47,762 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,755 miles · 16 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 47,762 miles
  • 2021 – 47,607 miles
  • 2020 – 47,519 miles
  • 2019 – 47,427 miles
  • 2018 – 47,205 miles
  • 2017 – 46,755 miles
  • 2016 – 46,058 miles
  • 2015 – 45,405 miles
  • 2014 – 44,579 miles
  • 2013 – 43,839 miles
  • 2012 – 42,760 miles
  • 2011 – 41,297 miles
  • 2010 – 40,013 miles
  • 2009 – 38,651 miles
  • 2008 – 36,820 miles
  • 2007 – 35,133 miles
  • 2006 – 33,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,762 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,762 miles
    Test number
    823644995675
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail47,755 miles (+148)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    714296117635
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass47,607 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,607 miles
    Test number
    867476923468
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass47,519 miles (+92)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    360467192361
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass47,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    784303551132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail47,427 miles (+222)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    799497316894
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    227469696629
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail47,205 miles (+450)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    831738998457
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass46,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    950813339249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail46,755 miles (+697)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    954370161635
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass46,058 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    209207012809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,405 miles (+826)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    238026465130
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise osf tyre wearing on inner+outer edges

  13. Pass44,579 miles (+740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    327420974116
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass43,839 miles (+1,079)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    839333263196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise ns outer sill has damage
    • NoteAdvise nsf tyre side wall cracked

  15. Pass42,760 miles (+1,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    319717862118
    • NoteAdvise ns outer sil damaged
    • NoteAdvise rear exhuast box corroaded

  16. Pass41,297 miles (+1,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,297 miles
    Test number
    439551951132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass40,013 miles (+1,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    314256540194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise osr+nsr tyres slightly out off shape

  18. Fail38,651 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    560007549103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass38,651 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    641787849125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,820 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    544713938158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    763921127165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,133 miles (+2,057)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    792491727116
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass33,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,076 miles
    Test number
    351084926194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about T479 LTW

Does T479 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 LTW expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 LTW?
The MOT on T479 LTW expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 LTW done?
T479 LTW was recorded at 47,762 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 909 miles a year.
Has T479 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 LTW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T479 LTW 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 T479 LTW find?
T479 LTW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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