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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T516 PCKMOT history

T516 PCK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2021
Mileage
135,879 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 PCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T516 PCK was last recorded at 135,879 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 7,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,009 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,870 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,879 miles
  • 2020 – 128,009 miles
  • 2019 – 115,155 miles
  • 2018 – 107,214 miles
  • 2017 – 99,730 miles
  • 2016 – 96,135 miles
  • 2015 – 93,728 miles
  • 2014 – 91,393 miles
  • 2013 – 88,205 miles
  • 2012 – 82,139 miles
  • 2011 – 78,934 miles
  • 2010 – 73,945 miles
  • 2009 – 66,341 miles
  • 2008 – 59,970 miles
  • 2007 – 53,192 miles
  • 2006 – 48,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,879 miles
  • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory1 LITRE OF OIL ADDED TO ENGINE
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDRIVERS FRONT SEAT DIFFICULT TO LATCH IN PLACE
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWATER LEAAKING FROM COOLANT TANK LID

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail135,879 miles (+7,870)1 dangerous4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    987252493706
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory1 LITRE OF OIL ADDED TO ENGINE
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS FRONT SEAT DIFFICULT TO LATCH IN PLACE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWATER LEAAKING FROM COOLANT TANK LID

  2. Pass128,009 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,009 miles
    Test number
    515977675679
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail128,008 miles (+247)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    750789846088
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail127,761 miles (+12,606)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    935870628350
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded and holed

  5. Pass115,155 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,155 miles
    Test number
    293877678922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail115,143 miles (+7,929)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    671573606898
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,214 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,214 miles
    Test number
    861070569112
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded & worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has a crack in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to corrode

  8. Fail107,212 miles (+7,482)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,212 miles
    Test number
    665575164384
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded & worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has a crack in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryRear number plate coming loose
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to corrode

  9. Pass99,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    627737360058
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail99,727 miles (+3,592)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    899900929793
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass96,135 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    273384163614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass93,728 miles (+2,335)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    908654115133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked not in prescrbed area

  13. Pass91,393 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    329571124181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area

  14. Fail91,391 miles (+3,186)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    986201324122
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust has minor blow/corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area

  15. Pass88,205 miles (+95)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    389942623112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteExhaust middle silencer corroded and support half broken
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge and is cut in that area
    • NoteRear high level brake light not working
    • NoteWindscreen cracked on nearside

  16. Fail88,110 miles (+5,971)6 failures5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,110 miles
    Test number
    539142013152
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteExhaust middle silencer corroded and support half broken
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge and is cut in that area
    • NoteRear high level brake light not working
    • NoteWindscreen cracked on nearside

  17. Pass82,139 miles (+3,205)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    316629782099
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged on nearside.

  18. Pass78,934 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,934 miles
    Test number
    455511691052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working.

  19. Fail78,934 miles (+4,989)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,934 miles
    Test number
    838491591086
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working.

  20. Pass73,945 miles (+7,604)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    562114000193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLeft front ball joint boot split

  21. Pass66,341 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    452874819185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,970 miles (+6,778)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    442802218144
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteWindscreen has large crack outside swept area

  23. Pass53,192 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,192 miles
    Test number
    531423307152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    302887516101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 PCK

Does T516 PCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 PCK expired on 15 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 PCK?
The MOT on T516 PCK expired on 15 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 PCK done?
T516 PCK was recorded at 135,879 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has T516 PCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 PCK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T516 PCK 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 T516 PCK find?
T516 PCK failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 16 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both nearside and offside front lower; nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 18 more.

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