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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T531 ALMMOT history

T531 ALM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2023
Mileage
70,180 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 ALM was last recorded at 70,180 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 2,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,858 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,322 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,180 miles
  • 2021 – 67,858 miles
  • 2020 – 67,184 miles
  • 2019 – 65,944 miles
  • 2016 – 65,789 miles
  • 2012 – 58,956 miles
  • 2011 – 47,119 miles
  • 2010 – 38,864 miles
  • 2009 – 33,592 miles
  • 2008 – 30,168 miles
  • 2007 – 29,452 miles
  • 2006 – 25,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,180 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,180 miles (+2,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    780253713703
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass67,858 miles (+674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    665906347574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,184 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,184 miles
    Test number
    311513329776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass65,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    819914588384
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail65,944 miles (+155)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    739852691017
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,789 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    753268981892
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bodywork damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre split and perished
    • AdvisoryBodywork damage along O/S of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system

  7. Fail65,788 miles (+6,832)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    998095075246
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bodywork damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre split and perished
    • AdvisoryBodywork damage along O/S of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system

  8. Pass58,956 miles (+11,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,956 miles
    Test number
    355767612109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,119 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    687158401196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,864 miles (+5,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    424245300152
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded

  11. Pass33,592 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    861451619142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,168 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    861696908195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,452 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    203064517127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,510 miles
    Test number
    843813226119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 ALM

Does T531 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 ALM expired on 26 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 ALM?
The MOT on T531 ALM expired on 26 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 ALM done?
T531 ALM was recorded at 70,180 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has T531 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 ALM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T531 ALM 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 T531 ALM find?
T531 ALM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie.

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