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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T482 FOWMOT history

T482 FOW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,809 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T482 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T482 FOW was last recorded at 47,809 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,308 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
501 miles
Average per year
1,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,809 miles
  • 2025 – 47,308 miles
  • 2024 – 46,675 miles
  • 2023 – 45,960 miles
  • 2022 – 37,852 miles
  • 2021 – 34,318 miles
  • 2020 – 33,970 miles
  • 2019 – 33,514 miles
  • 2018 – 32,784 miles
  • 2017 – 32,048 miles
  • 2016 – 31,144 miles
  • 2015 – 29,424 miles
  • 2014 – 27,980 miles
  • 2013 – 26,535 miles
  • 2012 – 25,617 miles
  • 2011 – 24,294 miles
  • 2010 – 22,487 miles
  • 2009 – 21,182 miles
  • 2008 – 19,722 miles
  • 2007 – 18,126 miles
  • 2006 – 16,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,809 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryClutch slips under load
  • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,809 miles (+501)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    367215732549
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch slips under load
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  2. Pass47,308 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    650995846754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,675 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    622340440201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail46,671 miles (+711)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    564530057418
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,960 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    139210144106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass37,852 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    181023910441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    271131740419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  8. Fail34,318 miles (+348)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    178936052089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  9. Pass33,970 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    190464328469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,514 miles
    Test number
    819508774258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,514 miles (+730)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,514 miles
    Test number
    291151042618
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,784 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    965122517835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass32,048 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,048 miles
    Test number
    440413394495
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass31,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    802071399519
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition

  15. Fail31,144 miles (+1,720)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    252508190552
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition

  16. Pass29,424 miles (+1,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,424 miles
    Test number
    406580365175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass27,980 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,980 miles
    Test number
    547332984133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass26,535 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    279382163164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,617 miles (+1,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,617 miles
    Test number
    456078172192
    • NoteFront brake discs very poor condition on inner face

  20. Pass24,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,294 miles
    Test number
    829212871176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,294 miles (+1,807)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,294 miles
    Test number
    278042271155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass22,487 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,487 miles
    Test number
    591443670180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,182 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    151799959115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,722 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    223512568185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,126 miles (+1,325)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,126 miles
    Test number
    412203087124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWeap from power steering pump

  26. Pass16,801 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,801 miles
    Test number
    854297286162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod outer joint corroded, gaiter is loose.
    • NoteRear exhaust box casing badly corroded. Not leaking.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top suspension mounting
    • NoteSlight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Questions about T482 FOW

Does T482 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T482 FOW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T482 FOW?
The MOT on T482 FOW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T482 FOW done?
T482 FOW was recorded at 47,809 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,551 miles a year.
Has T482 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T482 FOW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T482 FOW 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 T482 FOW find?
T482 FOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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