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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T558 ERAMOT history

T558 ERA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,091 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T558 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T558 ERA was last recorded at 43,091 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,995 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
1,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,091 miles
  • 2025 – 41,995 miles
  • 2024 – 40,516 miles
  • 2023 – 39,096 miles
  • 2022 – 36,907 miles
  • 2021 – 35,550 miles
  • 2020 – 35,108 miles
  • 2019 – 34,013 miles
  • 2018 – 33,190 miles
  • 2017 – 32,089 miles
  • 2016 – 30,171 miles
  • 2015 – 28,276 miles
  • 2014 – 26,097 miles
  • 2013 – 24,352 miles
  • 2012 – 22,975 miles
  • 2011 – 21,644 miles
  • 2010 – 20,313 miles
  • 2009 – 19,143 miles
  • 2008 – 16,403 miles
  • 2007 – 13,832 miles
  • 2006 – 11,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,091 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing missing/corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Both outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,091 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    477366064052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing missing/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail43,091 miles (+1,096)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    363789620064
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing missing/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass41,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    952930898191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail41,995 miles (+1,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    858791224855
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass40,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    907546906459
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail40,514 miles (+1,418)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,514 miles
    Test number
    364292458797
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Corroded on Inner and Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad Breaking Away - Audible Noise When Rotating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,096 miles (+2,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,096 miles
    Test number
    607918667907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed at bottom
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  8. Pass36,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    829122685616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed at base
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  9. Fail36,907 miles (+1,357)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    912724839319
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed at base
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  10. Pass35,550 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    899988894121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,108 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,108 miles
    Test number
    518440372460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,013 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,013 miles
    Test number
    631309267924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,190 miles (+1,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,190 miles
    Test number
    968651461749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCondensation inside o/s/f indicator
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade splitting

  14. Pass32,089 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,089 miles
    Test number
    105034518018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass30,171 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,171 miles
    Test number
    641748828930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass28,276 miles (+2,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    198605425147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass26,097 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,097 miles
    Test number
    168137424127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail26,096 miles (+1,744)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,096 miles
    Test number
    936446124124
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass24,352 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    369346703180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,975 miles (+1,331)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    216003622132
    • DangerousBattery supply lead to auxillaries eg abs broken
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNsr tyre slight run out possible cords starting to fail

  21. Pass21,644 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,644 miles
    Test number
    127426121101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,313 miles (+1,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,313 miles
    Test number
    930578310110
    • NoteSlight movement in lower arms under braking

  23. Pass19,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    232628919161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,143 miles (+2,740)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    233748019418
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass16,403 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    201572218150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail16,403 miles (+2,571)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    200342018440
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass13,832 miles (+2,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,832 miles
    Test number
    813968407161
    • NoteNear side front indicator faded †Slight blow from exhaust joints †Dents and scratches to off side front bumper and wing †Off side front tyre worn on edges †Small cuts to near side front tyre sidewall and worn on edges †Both rear tyres cracking in tre

  28. Pass11,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,542 miles
    Test number
    580182826149
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded †slight engine oil leaks(sump gasket,rocker cover gasket)

Questions about T558 ERA

Does T558 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T558 ERA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T558 ERA?
The MOT on T558 ERA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T558 ERA done?
T558 ERA was recorded at 43,091 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
Has T558 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T558 ERA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T558 ERA 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 T558 ERA find?
T558 ERA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower wing missing/corroded, and 1 more.

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