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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T494 ADYMOT history

T494 ADY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2021
Mileage
92,851 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 ADY
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T494 ADY was last recorded at 92,851 miles on 19 Oct 2021, 15,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,523 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
15,328 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 92,851 miles
  • 2020 – 77,523 miles
  • 2019 – 66,168 miles
  • 2018 – 64,003 miles
  • 2017 – 59,056 miles
  • 2016 – 54,874 miles
  • 2015 – 52,560 miles
  • 2014 – 49,925 miles
  • 2013 – 45,248 miles
  • 2012 – 39,469 miles
  • 2011 – 34,378 miles
  • 2010 – 30,986 miles
  • 2009 – 27,065 miles
  • 2008 – 24,538 miles
  • 2007 – 23,016 miles
  • 2006 – 21,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,851 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting brackets broken. (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,851 miles (+15,328)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    450603967712
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting brackets broken. (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,523 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    365279240671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Fail77,523 miles (+11,355)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    494392838475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  4. Pass66,168 miles (+2,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    522200760639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass64,003 miles (+4,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    504077239498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing/cracking

  6. Pass59,056 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    982552345265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,874 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    778450338537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,560 miles (+2,635)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    169454845402
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust baffles loose.

  9. Pass49,925 miles (+4,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    726429744025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Pass45,248 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,248 miles
    Test number
    226453143088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail45,248 miles (+5,779)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,248 miles
    Test number
    645633543016
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass39,469 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    235244442084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    277536351054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,378 miles (+3,392)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    649366251011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes sqweaking when foot brake applyed

  15. Pass30,986 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    264523750091
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses started to perished
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

  16. Fail30,986 miles (+3,921)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    424073650067
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses started to perished
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

  17. Pass27,065 miles (+2,527)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,065 miles
    Test number
    980671469077
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake

  18. Pass24,538 miles (+1,522)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    904110768057
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly rusty
    • NoteRear number plate detoriorating

  19. Pass23,016 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,016 miles
    Test number
    432880167043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,513 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    834705956078
    • NoteExhaust rear box badly corroded on front pipe & leaking slightly
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread badly worn on inner edge

Questions about T494 ADY

Does T494 ADY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 ADY expired on 15 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 ADY?
The MOT on T494 ADY expired on 15 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 ADY done?
T494 ADY was recorded at 92,851 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2021, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has T494 ADY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 ADY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T494 ADY 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 T494 ADY find?
T494 ADY failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2021 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp insecure top mounting brackets broken.; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; nearside rear outer road wheel badly distorted, and 5 more.

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