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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T497 NKMMOT history

T497 NKM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
53,741 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 NKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 NKM was last recorded at 53,741 miles on 29 May 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,213 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
1,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,741 miles
  • 2025 – 53,213 miles
  • 2024 – 52,615 miles
  • 2023 – 51,954 miles
  • 2022 – 50,977 miles
  • 2021 – 50,101 miles
  • 2020 – 49,183 miles
  • 2019 – 47,655 miles
  • 2018 – 46,755 miles
  • 2017 – 45,894 miles
  • 2016 – 44,936 miles
  • 2015 – 43,968 miles
  • 2014 – 43,136 miles
  • 2013 – 42,508 miles
  • 2011 – 41,758 miles
  • 2010 – 40,607 miles
  • 2009 – 39,586 miles
  • 2008 – 38,456 miles
  • 2007 – 35,064 miles
  • 2006 – 32,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,741 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,741 miles (+528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    568237472608
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass53,213 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    153263500449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,615 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    377159705095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,954 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    219663418633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,977 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    406514495453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,101 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    292704514798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    275219228752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,183 miles (+1,528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    149455769938
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass47,655 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    282666546605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,755 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    436474222905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,894 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    244956161059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,936 miles (+968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,936 miles
    Test number
    973931353621
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished on inner edge

  13. Pass43,968 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    676966275006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,136 miles (+628)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    529778654038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished

  15. Fail42,508 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,508 miles
    Test number
    127847003480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  16. Pass42,508 miles (+750)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,508 miles
    Test number
    307837803054
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  17. Pass41,758 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    595458121387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass40,607 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    164246400326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,586 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,586 miles
    Test number
    523689989209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,456 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    862398688268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,064 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    382541087242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    363932966252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 NKM

Does T497 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 NKM is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T497 NKM?
The MOT on T497 NKM is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 NKM done?
T497 NKM was recorded at 53,741 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,089 miles a year.
Has T497 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 NKM has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T497 NKM 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 T497 NKM find?
T497 NKM passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion.

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