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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T556 RPNMOT history

T556 RPN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
109,266 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 RPN
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T556 RPN was last recorded at 109,266 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 6,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,795 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,471 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,266 miles
  • 2023 – 102,795 miles
  • 2021 – 100,213 miles
  • 2020 – 98,867 miles
  • 2018 – 98,804 miles
  • 2017 – 92,859 miles
  • 2016 – 83,548 miles
  • 2015 – 76,738 miles
  • 2014 – 66,231 miles
  • 2013 – 53,777 miles
  • 2012 – 43,468 miles
  • 2011 – 35,068 miles
  • 2010 – 34,495 miles
  • 2009 – 33,922 miles
  • 2008 – 33,294 miles
  • 2007 – 32,777 miles
  • 2006 – 32,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,266 miles (+6,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    963392732985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,795 miles (+1,353)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,795 miles
    Test number
    502248178991
    • MinorOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass101,442 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    459095979991
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass100,213 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    249200627943
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,867 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    545656905528
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,867 miles (+63)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    678803163727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel very little effort at the wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel very little effort at the wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,804 miles (+5,945)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    965038926976
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID CLAMP MISSING (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded MID SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MID SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear REGISTATION LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass92,859 miles (+9,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,859 miles
    Test number
    392823405413
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass83,548 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    947831698229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,545 miles (+6,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    121086261580
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass76,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,738 miles
    Test number
    237978035174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,734 miles (+10,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    569748735169
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass66,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    175115314103
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail66,231 miles (+12,454)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    678075114195
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass53,777 miles (+10,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    245299923443
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass43,468 miles (+8,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    759827732109
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass35,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    307820841177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,068 miles (+573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    227449331159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass34,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    662322270161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,495 miles (+573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    971392770160
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass33,922 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,922 miles
    Test number
    910972189109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,915 miles (+621)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    753271689147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass33,294 miles (+517)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    221998698132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

  24. Pass32,777 miles (+370)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    862963487119
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

  25. Pass32,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,407 miles
    Test number
    274461906238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T556 RPN

Does T556 RPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T556 RPN expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T556 RPN?
The MOT on T556 RPN expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T556 RPN done?
T556 RPN was recorded at 109,266 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has T556 RPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 RPN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T556 RPN 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 T556 RPN find?
T556 RPN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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