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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T496 VAJMOT history

T496 VAJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 67,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,872 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 VAJ was last recorded at 67,872 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,662 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,210 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,872 miles
  • 2025 – 64,662 miles
  • 2024 – 61,864 miles
  • 2023 – 59,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 ( 1855514 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

5 tests since 19 Oct 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,872 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,872 miles
    Test number
    663166822866
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 ( 1855514 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,872 miles (+3,210)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,872 miles
    Test number
    259980629336
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 ( 1855514 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass64,662 miles (+2,798)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    630685565091
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop.

  4. Pass61,864 miles (+2,310)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    295677619321
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    972525080657
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Questions about T496 VAJ

Does T496 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 VAJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 VAJ?
The MOT on T496 VAJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 VAJ done?
T496 VAJ was recorded at 67,872 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has T496 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 VAJ has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T496 VAJ 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 T496 VAJ find?
T496 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 ( 1855514 )..

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