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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T501 KBVMOT history

T501 KBV is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
144,360 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 KBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 KBV was last recorded at 144,360 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 16,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,978 miles · 15 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
16,382 miles
Average per year
6,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,360 miles
  • 2019 – 127,978 miles
  • 2018 – 111,854 miles
  • 2017 – 95,292 miles
  • 2016 – 87,590 miles
  • 2015 – 84,065 miles
  • 2014 – 80,317 miles
  • 2012 – 74,385 miles
  • 2011 – 68,347 miles
  • 2010 – 64,127 miles
  • 2009 – 59,123 miles
  • 2008 – 52,120 miles
  • 2007 – 44,670 miles
  • 2006 – 37,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,360 miles

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.

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Passenger headlamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,360 miles (+16,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    197011826874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,978 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,978 miles
    Test number
    742995415503
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryPassenger headlamp cracked
  3. Fail127,975 miles (+16,121)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    145562480461
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryPassenger headlamp cracked
  4. Pass111,854 miles (+16,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    294120609074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
  5. Pass95,292 miles (+7,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    605677870723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear is cracking on tread and sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded around compensator (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass87,590 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    324271043394
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipe's
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s front floor
  7. Pass84,065 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,065 miles
    Test number
    738492368936
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll rubber brake pipes perishing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
  8. Pass80,317 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    327184674404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,385 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    616664932287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,347 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    757244631249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,127 miles (+5,004)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    404171630251
    • NoteFront tyre wearing on outer edge at n/s.
    • NoteFront wishbones rear bushes becoming unbonded o/s & n/s.
    • NoteRear wheel bearing noisy at o/s.
  12. Pass59,123 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    843392029268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,120 miles (+7,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    914943038241
    • NoteRear tyre at n/s wearing on edges.
  14. Pass44,670 miles (+7,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    830074937216
    • NoteFront tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.
  15. Pass37,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    650234536295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T501 KBV

Does T501 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 KBV expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 KBV?
The MOT on T501 KBV expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 KBV done?
T501 KBV was recorded at 144,360 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 6,294 miles a year.
Has T501 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 KBV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T501 KBV 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 T501 KBV find?
T501 KBV passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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