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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T533 MKEMOT history

T533 MKE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
106,224 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 MKE
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T533 MKE was last recorded at 106,224 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,207 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,224 miles
  • 2023 – 103,776 miles
  • 2017 – 101,801 miles
  • 2016 – 99,356 miles
  • 2015 – 96,487 miles
  • 2014 – 90,754 miles
  • 2013 – 84,040 miles
  • 2012 – 77,804 miles
  • 2011 – 71,207 miles
  • 2010 – 65,256 miles
  • 2009 – 60,078 miles
  • 2008 – 55,602 miles
  • 2007 – 52,530 miles
  • 2006 – 48,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,224 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear sill corroded on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,224 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    758399767586
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail106,207 miles (+2,431)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    873254906527
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,776 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,776 miles
    Test number
    159720468363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded on edge

  4. Fail103,764 miles (+1,963)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,764 miles
    Test number
    699095988038
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill - hole near front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill - hole in front, middle and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded on edge

  5. Pass101,801 miles (+2,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,801 miles
    Test number
    392539264553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and worn uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and worn uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass99,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    685596742763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,356 miles (+2,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    190521720607
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  8. Pass96,487 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    785724255137
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail96,475 miles (+5,721)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,475 miles
    Test number
    755742555133
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass90,754 miles (+6,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,754 miles
    Test number
    879666034173
    • 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)

  11. Pass84,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    839829443192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail84,040 miles (+6,236)4 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    717524143158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass77,804 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,804 miles
    Test number
    298773122418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail77,679 miles (+6,472)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    885567312140
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass71,207 miles (+5,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    415695621119
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass65,256 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    934176740111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail65,181 miles (+5,103)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    312781940144
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass60,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    473308149164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,078 miles (+4,476)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    194608749176
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    232134168024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,602 miles (+3,072)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    621644768028
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass52,530 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    710347547064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    754977366091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T533 MKE

Does T533 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T533 MKE expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T533 MKE?
The MOT on T533 MKE expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T533 MKE done?
T533 MKE was recorded at 106,224 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 3,074 miles a year.
Has T533 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 MKE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T533 MKE 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 T533 MKE find?
T533 MKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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