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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T535 DFCMOT history

T535 DFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
91,265 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 DFC
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 DFC was last recorded at 91,265 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,850 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
4,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,265 miles
  • 2021 – 88,467 miles
  • 2020 – 83,814 miles
  • 2019 – 79,113 miles
  • 2018 – 73,771 miles
  • 2016 – 65,091 miles
  • 2015 – 60,572 miles
  • 2014 – 56,302 miles
  • 2013 – 51,790 miles
  • 2012 – 47,134 miles
  • 2011 – 43,418 miles
  • 2010 – 34,833 miles
  • 2008 – 31,520 miles
  • 2007 – 28,909 miles
  • 2006 – 26,716 miles
  • 2005 – 24,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met adjusted or repair necessary

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,265 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    410318238435
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met adjusted or repair necessary

  2. Fail91,265 miles (+415)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    377501956838
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met adjusted or repair necessary

  3. Fail90,850 miles (+2,383)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    670840127571
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass88,467 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    695808430672
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,467 miles (+4,653)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    949366962831
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,814 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    352679313182
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,812 miles (+4,699)2 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    180595727486
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,113 miles (+5,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    416393430520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,771 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,771 miles
    Test number
    227642444069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,091 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,091 miles
    Test number
    758581314127
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail65,050 miles (+4,478)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    715116657962
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass60,572 miles (+4,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    872313119407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass56,302 miles (+4,512)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    975572254330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass51,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    698226143364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail51,790 miles (+4,656)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    347916543374
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass47,134 miles (+3,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    435642442343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass43,418 miles (+4,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,418 miles
    Test number
    216183341357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass39,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    175055901065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,356 miles (+4,523)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    649235601046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass34,833 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    943906400050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,520 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    332687648353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass31,520 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    912477148360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,909 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,909 miles
    Test number
    811407047318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,716 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,716 miles
    Test number
    704979846372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,399 miles
    Test number
    853069945373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T535 DFC

Does T535 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T535 DFC expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T535 DFC?
The MOT on T535 DFC expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T535 DFC done?
T535 DFC was recorded at 91,265 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 4,124 miles a year.
Has T535 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 DFC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T535 DFC 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 T535 DFC find?
T535 DFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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