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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T505 VNUMOT history

T505 VNU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,645 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 VNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 VNU was last recorded at 109,645 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,643 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,645 miles
  • 2024 – 107,336 miles
  • 2023 – 100,295 miles
  • 2022 – 92,290 miles
  • 2021 – 83,526 miles
  • 2020 – 79,509 miles
  • 2019 – 75,664 miles
  • 2018 – 71,286 miles
  • 2017 – 67,214 miles
  • 2016 – 61,256 miles
  • 2015 – 55,880 miles
  • 2014 – 48,827 miles
  • 2013 – 42,820 miles
  • 2012 – 41,380 miles
  • 2011 – 39,818 miles
  • 2010 – 38,488 miles
  • 2009 – 36,162 miles
  • 2008 – 33,773 miles
  • 2007 – 31,402 miles
  • 2006 – 28,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,645 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill showing heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill showing heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box clamp (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,645 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    330620032870
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill showing heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill showing heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,643 miles (+2,307)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    823018431930
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill showing heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill showing heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,336 miles (+7,041)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    973594323489
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass100,295 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    129574196543
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail100,295 miles (+8,005)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    130687770689
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,290 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    545852804245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,526 miles (+1,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    935871012295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass82,456 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,456 miles
    Test number
    255101435985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    320124335508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail79,509 miles (+3,845)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    464163435826
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    419810126510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,664 miles (+4,378)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    269353699772
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorsill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,286 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,286 miles
    Test number
    690253155468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,281 miles (+4,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    659641129133
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass67,214 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    438428821088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,256 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,256 miles
    Test number
    754369829661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,880 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    557064705155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail55,864 miles (+7,037)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,864 miles
    Test number
    845100505123
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass48,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    478864694066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,827 miles (+6,007)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    669854794088
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass42,820 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    989128673032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,380 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    868809572050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,818 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,818 miles
    Test number
    657650281097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,488 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    814749370092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,162 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    120869079459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,773 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    513252188027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,402 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    432312007112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    552514286079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 VNU

Does T505 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 VNU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 VNU?
The MOT on T505 VNU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 VNU done?
T505 VNU was recorded at 109,645 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,972 miles a year.
Has T505 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 VNU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T505 VNU 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 T505 VNU find?
T505 VNU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing heavy corrosion; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing heavy corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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