Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc
T4 BSBMOT history
T4 BSB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 76,610 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 BSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 BSB was last recorded at 76,610 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 5,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,338 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,272 miles
- Average per year
- 4,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,610 miles
- 2025 – 71,338 miles
- 2024 – 56,182 miles
- 2023 – 48,982 miles
- 2021 – 45,232 miles
- 2020 – 40,220 miles
- 2019 – 31,267 miles
- 2018 – 27,102 miles
- 2017 – 23,484 miles
- 2016 – 20,299 miles
- 2015 – 17,232 miles
- 2014 – 15,570 miles
- 2013 – 14,194 miles
- 2012 – 13,072 miles
- 2011 – 12,205 miles
- 2010 – 11,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,610 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp upper brkt broken
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside rear tyre nailed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,610 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 76,610 miles
- Test number
- 842878711471
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp upper brkt broken
Fail76,610 miles (+5,272)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,610 miles
- Test number
- 352120092538
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment when on roller (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp upper brkt broken
Pass71,338 miles (+15,156)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,338 miles
- Test number
- 817629858093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,182 miles (+7,200)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 56,182 miles
- Test number
- 897645012561
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,982 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 48,982 miles
- Test number
- 722760236887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,962 miles (+3,730)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,962 miles
- Test number
- 166998117262
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass45,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 45,232 miles
- Test number
- 528836291682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,232 miles (+5,012)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,232 miles
- Test number
- 989505190282
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass40,220 miles (+8,953)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 40,220 miles
- Test number
- 147819239741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,267 miles (+4,165)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 31,267 miles
- Test number
- 644194149024
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass27,102 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 528855769652
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail27,102 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 309104956957
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass23,484 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 23,484 miles
- Test number
- 703097961073
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,299 miles (+3,067)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 20,299 miles
- Test number
- 285137881962
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a small cut
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge
Pass17,232 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,232 miles
- Test number
- 882462053264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nailed
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Fail17,232 miles (+1,662)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,232 miles
- Test number
- 583547234162
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nailed
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Pass15,570 miles (+1,376)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 15,570 miles
- Test number
- 286421964237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNs siderepeater glass brocken
Pass14,194 miles (+1,122)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 14,194 miles
- Test number
- 777189363245
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass13,072 miles (+867)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 13,072 miles
- Test number
- 477215932277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,205 miles (+1,187)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 12,205 miles
- Test number
- 295559261422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 11,018 miles
- Test number
- 150433160188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 BSB
- Does T4 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BSB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 BSB?
- The MOT on T4 BSB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 BSB done?
- T4 BSB was recorded at 76,610 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
- Has T4 BSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 BSB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T4 BSB 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 T4 BSB find?
- T4 BSB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking/deteriorated; front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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