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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T494 MKEMOT history

T494 MKE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
114,617 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 MKE
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T494 MKE was last recorded at 114,617 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 12,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,856 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,761 miles
Average per year
4,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,617 miles
  • 2024 – 101,856 miles
  • 2023 – 87,812 miles
  • 2022 – 77,395 miles
  • 2021 – 68,719 miles
  • 2020 – 60,856 miles
  • 2019 – 51,742 miles
  • 2018 – 49,171 miles
  • 2015 – 48,694 miles
  • 2014 – 48,151 miles
  • 2013 – 47,758 miles
  • 2012 – 46,379 miles
  • 2011 – 44,650 miles
  • 2010 – 42,335 miles
  • 2009 – 39,825 miles
  • 2008 – 37,328 miles
  • 2007 – 35,256 miles
  • 2006 – 32,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,617 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail114,617 miles (+12,761)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    904791148814
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,856 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    583481297227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,806 miles (+13,994)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,806 miles
    Test number
    174776211356
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    381686438120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,810 miles (+10,415)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    694425747486
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,395 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    141002160865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,388 miles (+8,669)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    297664512653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    729090963782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,716 miles (+7,860)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    124780397986
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,856 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,856 miles
    Test number
    520473279412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,849 miles (+9,107)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    941655682136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  12. Pass51,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,742 miles
    Test number
    514511352731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,740 miles (+2,569)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    368273226539
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass49,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    253028973502
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail49,168 miles (+474)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,168 miles
    Test number
    164309219258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass48,694 miles (+543)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    845894955197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre almost perished not to chords yet.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

  17. Pass48,151 miles (+16)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,151 miles
    Test number
    428341364148
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

  18. Fail48,135 miles (+377)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    258455754155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

  19. Pass47,758 miles (+1,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    898998703137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass46,379 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,379 miles
    Test number
    458053302141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,650 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    937036691004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    853935200115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,335 miles (+2,510)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    173663500151
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass39,825 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    301311499069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,328 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    890185708187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,256 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,256 miles
    Test number
    360099607156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,249 miles
    Test number
    971810516121
    • 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)

Questions about T494 MKE

Does T494 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 MKE expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 MKE?
The MOT on T494 MKE expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 MKE done?
T494 MKE was recorded at 114,617 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,201 miles a year.
Has T494 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 MKE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T494 MKE 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 MKE find?
T494 MKE failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, and 7 more.

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