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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,412 cc

T4 VOAMOT history

T4 VOA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,401 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,412 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VOA was last recorded at 179,401 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,120 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,401 miles
  • 2025 – 179,120 miles
  • 2024 – 176,163 miles
  • 2023 – 168,958 miles
  • 2021 – 168,938 miles
  • 2020 – 164,412 miles
  • 2019 – 162,450 miles
  • 2018 – 159,942 miles
  • 2017 – 158,712 miles
  • 2016 – 157,027 miles
  • 2015 – 149,466 miles
  • 2014 – 141,226 miles
  • 2013 – 131,158 miles
  • 2012 – 120,542 miles
  • 2011 – 99,770 miles
  • 2010 – 77,774 miles
  • 2009 – 68,230 miles
  • 2008 – 62,527 miles
  • 2007 – 55,713 miles
  • 2006 – 49,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,401 miles (+281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,401 miles
    Test number
    321100767618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,120 miles (+2,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,120 miles
    Test number
    676337984904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test +belts/buckles

  3. Pass176,163 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,163 miles
    Test number
    961869110672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,958 miles
    Test number
    711840830602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,958 miles (+20)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,958 miles
    Test number
    846344445505
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    302392192977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail168,938 miles (+4,526)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    118068396196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,412 miles (+1,962)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,412 miles
    Test number
    726839091447
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,450 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,450 miles
    Test number
    756919201813
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail162,450 miles (+2,508)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,450 miles
    Test number
    956392245009
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass159,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    159,942 miles
    Test number
    125159679283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail159,942 miles (+1,230)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,942 miles
    Test number
    685077528604
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass158,712 miles (+1,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,712 miles
    Test number
    626398410461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass157,027 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    967830822438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,466 miles (+8,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,466 miles
    Test number
    159518802287
    • 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)

  16. Pass141,226 miles (+10,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,226 miles
    Test number
    368341744284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass131,158 miles (+10,616)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    668401263251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f back plate corroded

  18. Pass120,542 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    399747152274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome distortion and imbalance in front brakes

  19. Fail120,542 miles (+20,772)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    838976752258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome distortion and imbalance in front brakes

  20. Pass99,770 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,770 miles
    Test number
    686176551285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHeadlight light outputs fair
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  21. Fail99,770 miles (+21,996)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,770 miles
    Test number
    889096951221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brakes fair condition
    • NoteO/s headlamp light output fair
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  22. Pass77,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    203726550202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,774 miles (+9,544)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    553596550218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass68,230 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    993574059269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,527 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    354669058222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,713 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,713 miles
    Test number
    141816157282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    661981766277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 VOA

Does T4 VOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VOA is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 VOA?
The MOT on T4 VOA is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VOA done?
T4 VOA was recorded at 179,401 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has T4 VOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VOA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 VOA 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 VOA find?
T4 VOA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords inner edge; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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