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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T49 SEVMOT history

T49 SEV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
93,761 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 SEV was last recorded at 93,761 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 4,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,951 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,810 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,761 miles
  • 2021 – 88,951 miles
  • 2020 – 84,329 miles
  • 2019 – 81,096 miles
  • 2018 – 77,125 miles
  • 2017 – 71,764 miles
  • 2016 – 68,885 miles
  • 2015 – 64,421 miles
  • 2014 – 61,056 miles
  • 2013 – 58,801 miles
  • 2012 – 55,919 miles
  • 2011 – 51,688 miles
  • 2010 – 49,514 miles
  • 2009 – 45,680 miles
  • 2008 – 42,570 miles
  • 2007 – 38,585 miles
  • 2006 – 33,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,761 miles (+4,810)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    919115033491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,951 miles (+4,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    765930986878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,329 miles (+3,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    655331258143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel damaged

  4. Pass81,096 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    756460333906
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail80,899 miles (+3,774)3 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    942398482496
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under vehicle body next to shock absorber and exhaust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass77,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,125 miles
    Test number
    604995479692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,125 miles (+5,361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,125 miles
    Test number
    847013813874
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,764 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    467511071529
    • AdvisoryUNDERNEATH COMPONENT SURFACE CORRODED

  9. Pass68,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    404306109290
    • 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)

  10. Fail68,879 miles (+4,458)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    919706398819
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)

  11. Pass64,421 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,421 miles
    Test number
    378381545147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,402 miles (+3,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    227971435457
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass61,056 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    325301694094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    529986703186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,801 miles (+2,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    938696603194
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail55,919 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    808261412152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass55,919 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    899851512130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,688 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    538345301141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    234877510180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,514 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    304747110184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail49,514 miles (+3,834)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    924957110176
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass45,680 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    292364019477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,570 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    142339398093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,585 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    781114617152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,742 miles
    Test number
    284504216156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 SEV

Does T49 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T49 SEV expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T49 SEV?
The MOT on T49 SEV expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T49 SEV done?
T49 SEV was recorded at 93,761 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has T49 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 SEV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T49 SEV 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 T49 SEV find?
T49 SEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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