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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

T50 SEWMOT history

T50 SEW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,998 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 SEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 SEW was last recorded at 112,998 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,628 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,998 miles
  • 2025 – 111,628 miles
  • 2024 – 110,161 miles
  • 2023 – 109,030 miles
  • 2022 – 107,771 miles
  • 2021 – 106,132 miles
  • 2020 – 104,183 miles
  • 2019 – 101,918 miles
  • 2018 – 100,274 miles
  • 2017 – 98,914 miles
  • 2016 – 97,231 miles
  • 2015 – 94,795 miles
  • 2014 – 92,771 miles
  • 2013 – 89,933 miles
  • 2012 – 88,473 miles
  • 2011 – 86,977 miles
  • 2010 – 84,383 miles
  • 2009 – 77,238 miles
  • 2008 – 66,926 miles
  • 2007 – 55,366 miles
  • 2006 – 42,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,998 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEmissions limits only just met.
  • AdvisoryFront Number plate loose and slightly damaged.
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension springs starting to corrode.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak. Unknown area.
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension springs starting to corrode.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,998 miles (+1,370)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    672680757585
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions limits only just met.
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate loose and slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension springs starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak. Unknown area.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension springs starting to corrode.

  2. Pass111,628 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,628 miles
    Test number
    570713405901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,483 miles (+1,322)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    388832794431
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,161 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    842997193749
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail110,120 miles (+1,090)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    941437451590
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass109,030 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    610140346395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,011 miles (+1,240)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    107605122411
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on

  8. Pass107,771 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,771 miles
    Test number
    931637839546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,729 miles (+1,597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,729 miles
    Test number
    246042105303
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,132 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,132 miles
    Test number
    179409212201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,116 miles (+1,933)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,116 miles
    Test number
    512794472733
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  12. Pass104,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    949250757338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,183 miles (+2,265)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    813181327125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass101,918 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    107899694362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,274 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    473032697498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,245 miles (+1,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    538546724480
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass98,914 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    818403463072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,231 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    651437851901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,795 miles (+2,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    898647925051
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  20. Pass92,771 miles (+2,838)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,771 miles
    Test number
    146888724484
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  21. Pass89,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    407001933098
    • 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)

  22. Fail89,933 miles (+1,460)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    635189223054
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass88,473 miles (+1,496)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    469510332018
    • NoteFront tyres edges wearingr
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin rusted

  24. Pass86,977 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,977 miles
    Test number
    306315921019
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass84,383 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    560903430080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail84,376 miles (+7,138)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    370888120061
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass77,238 miles (+10,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    104636529024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass66,926 miles (+11,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    503874718041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,366 miles (+13,236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    123485317017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCrack in o/s front mirror

  30. Pass42,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    561053426031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 SEW

Does T50 SEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 SEW is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 SEW?
The MOT on T50 SEW is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 SEW done?
T50 SEW was recorded at 112,998 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has T50 SEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 SEW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 SEW 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 T50 SEW find?
T50 SEW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; emissions limits only just met.; front number plate loose and slightly damaged., and 6 more.

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