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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T499 SFSMOT history

T499 SFS is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2025
Mileage
69,453 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 SFS
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T499 SFS was last recorded at 69,453 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 2,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2021: 62,434 miles, lower than 62,533 miles on 28 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,585 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,868 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,453 miles
  • 2023 – 66,585 miles
  • 2022 – 64,524 miles
  • 2021 – 62,434 miles
  • 2020 – 60,954 miles
  • 2019 – 56,513 miles
  • 2015 – 54,013 miles
  • 2014 – 50,703 miles
  • 2013 – 47,992 miles
  • 2011 – 45,358 miles
  • 2010 – 41,757 miles
  • 2009 – 37,693 miles
  • 2008 – 34,707 miles
  • 2007 – 31,451 miles
  • 2006 – 26,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection of underside/components due to thick coating of underseal applied

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    817320013566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection of underside/components due to thick coating of underseal applied

  2. Fail69,453 miles (+2,868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    309702530122
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection of underside/components due to thick coating of underseal applied

  3. Pass66,585 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    817460717542
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside/suspension components covered in underseal/grease

  4. Fail66,584 miles (+2,060)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    324356327548
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside/suspension components covered in underseal/grease

  5. Pass64,524 miles (+2,090)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    120841678382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components covered in grease
    • AdvisoryBrake components covered in grease

  6. Pass62,434 miles (-99)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    729387781004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel filler neck corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased cannot full check.
    • AdvisoryCannot fully check all steering and suspension components covered in grease/underseal.

  7. Fail62,533 miles (+1,579)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    728071546426
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing at rear strut mounting at fuel filler neck. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel filler neck corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service and parking brakes slightly low readings.
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased cannot full check.
    • AdvisoryCannot fully check all steering and suspension components covered in grease/underseal.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has side to side movement.

  8. Pass60,954 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    402585175506
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components covered in grease/wax
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components covered in grease/wax
    • AdvisoryFront steering components covered in grease/wax
    • AdvisoryRear brake components covered in grease/wax

  9. Fail60,954 miles (+4,441)1 dangerous4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    210612002217
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components covered in grease/wax
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components covered in grease/wax
    • AdvisoryFront steering components covered in grease/wax
    • AdvisoryRear brake components covered in grease/wax

  10. Pass56,513 miles (+2,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    495756124933
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components are covered in wax

  11. Pass54,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    316287709573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,011 miles (+3,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    788494791865
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass50,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    599520904342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,703 miles (+2,711)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    975760004369
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  15. Pass47,992 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    438509903490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,358 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    985068511382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,757 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    581005400391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,693 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    221446819335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,689 miles (+2,982)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    200993519392
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass34,707 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    161655828370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    863595447399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail31,451 miles (+4,858)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    882445347366
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass26,593 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    344392056367
    • NoteAll underside of car covered in grease near BRAKES!!!!! ADVISE JET WASH to remove from near BRAKES!!!!

Questions about T499 SFS

Does T499 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 SFS expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 SFS?
The MOT on T499 SFS expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 SFS done?
T499 SFS was recorded at 69,453 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has T499 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 SFS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T499 SFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T499 SFS find?
T499 SFS passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel arch has corrosion; unable to carry out full inspection of underside/components due to thick coating of underseal applied.

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