Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T497 SAPMOT history
T497 SAP is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 92,882 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T497 SAP
- 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
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T497 SAP was last recorded at 92,882 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 7,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 85,802 miles · 16 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,080 miles
- Average per year
- 3,356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 92,882 miles
- 2020 – 85,802 miles
- 2019 – 75,546 miles
- 2017 – 73,199 miles
- 2016 – 69,342 miles
- 2015 – 65,702 miles
- 2014 – 61,944 miles
- 2013 – 58,737 miles
- 2012 – 54,835 miles
- 2011 – 50,809 miles
- 2010 – 46,258 miles
- 2009 – 42,540 miles
- 2008 – 38,933 miles
- 2007 – 34,579 miles
- 2006 – 30,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,882 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to showing cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to showing cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,882 miles (+7,080)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 92,882 miles
- Test number
- 107725205447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,802 miles (+10,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,802 miles
- Test number
- 501677173043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,546 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,546 miles
- Test number
- 735954242201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail75,541 miles (+2,342)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,541 miles
- Test number
- 322815762297
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,199 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,199 miles
- Test number
- 376112508230
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,342 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 69,342 miles
- Test number
- 835539460809
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded
Fail69,342 miles (+127)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,342 miles
- Test number
- 675026704463
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated cracked threw letters (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe on box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded
Fail69,215 miles (+3,513)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,215 miles
- Test number
- 567128444122
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass65,702 miles (+3,758)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,702 miles
- Test number
- 489542995034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished and slightly mis-shapen on the inside edge.
Pass61,944 miles (+3,207)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,944 miles
- Test number
- 317362194000
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass58,737 miles (+3,902)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 128416453004
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
Pass54,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,835 miles
- Test number
- 255588552087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,834 miles (+4,025)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,834 miles
- Test number
- 535418252038
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass50,809 miles (+4,551)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,809 miles
- Test number
- 147549451404
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass46,258 miles (+3,718)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,258 miles
- Test number
- 530936950039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,540 miles (+3,607)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,540 miles
- Test number
- 742985859034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,933 miles
- Test number
- 743512458063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,933 miles (+4,354)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,933 miles
- Test number
- 402702758032
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking on tread
Pass34,579 miles (+4,323)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,579 miles
- Test number
- 802369657042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner faces
- NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
Pass30,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,256 miles
- Test number
- 272738956065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T497 SAP
- Does T497 SAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T497 SAP expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T497 SAP?
- The MOT on T497 SAP expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T497 SAP done?
- T497 SAP was recorded at 92,882 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 3,356 miles a year.
- Has T497 SAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T497 SAP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on T497 SAP 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 SAP find?
- T497 SAP passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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