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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T4 VTBMOT history

T4 VTB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,920 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VTB was last recorded at 81,920 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,515 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
5,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,920 miles
  • 2024 – 75,430 miles
  • 2023 – 71,339 miles
  • 2022 – 67,556 miles
  • 2021 – 60,658 miles
  • 2020 – 53,966 miles
  • 2019 – 47,557 miles
  • 2018 – 43,612 miles
  • 2017 – 34,976 miles
  • 2016 – 28,225 miles
  • 2015 – 25,495 miles
  • 2014 – 21,587 miles
  • 2013 – 18,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,920 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    948851519653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,920 miles (+405)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    347689216280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Fail81,515 miles (+6,085)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    831794708421
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended case missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm and cracking 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded/limited life

  4. Pass75,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,430 miles
    Test number
    823327279007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,430 miles (+4,091)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,430 miles
    Test number
    912175224504
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r wheel ceased (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass71,339 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    221000519688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,556 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    904059200177
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail67,553 miles (+6,895)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    801633555741
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass60,658 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    878125658060
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail60,656 miles (+6,690)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    832182458416
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass53,966 miles (+6,409)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,966 miles
    Test number
    874463757173
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  12. Pass47,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    677610407949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail47,557 miles (+3,945)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    466198408622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass43,612 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    655174545055
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass34,976 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,976 miles
    Test number
    419641411205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    611938996116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,225 miles (+2,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    127720277881
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass25,495 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,495 miles
    Test number
    283894054959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,587 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    316318184489
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  20. Fail21,587 miles (+3,437)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    297738384249
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  21. Pass18,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    195407383235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Questions about T4 VTB

Does T4 VTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VTB is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 VTB?
The MOT on T4 VTB is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VTB done?
T4 VTB was recorded at 81,920 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,303 miles a year.
Has T4 VTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VTB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 VTB 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 VTB find?
T4 VTB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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