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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T538 DNNMOT history

T538 DNN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
113,101 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 DNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 DNN was last recorded at 113,101 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2014: 100,568 miles, lower than 122,962 miles on 4 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,427 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
674 miles
Average per year
1,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,101 miles
  • 2021 – 112,427 miles
  • 2020 – 111,827 miles
  • 2019 – 111,035 miles
  • 2018 – 110,124 miles
  • 2017 – 108,398 miles
  • 2016 – 107,839 miles
  • 2015 – 105,609 miles
  • 2014 – 100,568 miles
  • 2013 – 116,937 miles
  • 2012 – 110,962 miles
  • 2011 – 105,933 miles
  • 2010 – 101,554 miles
  • 2009 – 97,080 miles
  • 2008 – 92,942 miles
  • 2007 – 87,315 miles
  • 2006 – 81,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderside coroded

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear screw in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,101 miles (+674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,101 miles
    Test number
    846587762029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coroded

  2. Pass112,427 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    261155452038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,416 miles (+589)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    649972854642
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,827 miles (+792)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    947185168487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  5. Pass111,035 miles (+911)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    174050416969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake outer cable damaged
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

  6. Pass110,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    284048041258
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly dark in colour

  7. Fail110,124 miles (+1,726)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    294293642517
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch has sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly dark in colour

  8. Pass108,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    306287868192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear sill ends poor
    • AdvisoryRear tyres poor

  9. Fail108,398 miles (+559)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    589280551276
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear sill ends poor
    • AdvisoryRear tyres poor

  10. Pass107,839 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,839 miles
    Test number
    136834362624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front coil springs

  11. Pass105,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,609 miles
    Test number
    115039895001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,609 miles (+5,041)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,609 miles
    Test number
    935478095022
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass100,568 miles (-22,394)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    625069694061
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOdometer reading is less due to new dashboard cluster fitted for M.O.T

  14. Fail122,962 miles (+6,025)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,962 miles
    Test number
    886814694073
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass116,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,937 miles
    Test number
    787822993010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,937 miles (+5,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,937 miles
    Test number
    125822193009
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass110,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    197144092074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,962 miles (+5,029)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    725274292060
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail105,933 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    178821891498
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass105,933 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    308661091066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,554 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    192901290483
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront inner face brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s warning light for indicator on dash dim
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrels corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass101,554 miles (+4,474)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    480921190093
    • NoteFront inner face brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s warning light for indicator on dash dim
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrels corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  23. Pass97,080 miles (+4,138)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    600332399030
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteN/s indicator tell tail light dim
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on inside edge

  24. Pass92,942 miles (+5,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,942 miles
    Test number
    822503598028
    • NoteN s indicator telltail dim
    • NoteSuspect n s inner cv joint rubbing gearbox casing

  25. Pass87,315 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,315 miles
    Test number
    711723497087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,936 miles
    Test number
    954863996021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,936 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,936 miles
    Test number
    870243096070
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/S/F Headlamp Glass Cracked

Questions about T538 DNN

Does T538 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 DNN expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 DNN?
The MOT on T538 DNN expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 DNN done?
T538 DNN was recorded at 113,101 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 1,894 miles a year.
Has T538 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 DNN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T538 DNN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 DNN find?
T538 DNN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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