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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,391 cc

T576 ALOMOT history

T576 ALO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,736 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T576 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T576 ALO was last recorded at 72,736 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,156 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,580 miles
Average per year
961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,736 miles
  • 2025 – 68,156 miles
  • 2023 – 63,887 miles
  • 2022 – 58,568 miles
  • 2021 – 57,247 miles
  • 2020 – 56,980 miles
  • 2018 – 56,189 miles
  • 2017 – 55,936 miles
  • 2016 – 55,421 miles
  • 2015 – 54,039 miles
  • 2014 – 53,677 miles
  • 2013 – 53,528 miles
  • 2009 – 53,522 miles
  • 2007 – 53,522 miles
  • 2006 – 53,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,736 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,736 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    147443570724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,156 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    351097338757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,153 miles (+4,266)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,153 miles
    Test number
    843249225607
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,887 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,887 miles
    Test number
    725701462361
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass58,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    810730069587
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise gearbox is noisey

  6. Fail58,568 miles (+1,321)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    145403397253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise gearbox is noisey

  7. Pass57,247 miles (+267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    371345935028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,980 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,980 miles
    Test number
    379949548444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,189 miles (+253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,189 miles
    Test number
    792242368094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass55,936 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    444082324856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass55,421 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    217246494821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    893194830252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,027 miles (+350)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    718619610265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

  14. Pass53,677 miles (+149)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,677 miles
    Test number
    328012414380
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail53,528 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    247930653283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass53,528 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    627790153255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    892124449399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail53,522 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    411284287258
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass53,522 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    694134487277
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass53,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    804732666093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,515 miles10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    451681366077
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight corrosion

Questions about T576 ALO

Does T576 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T576 ALO is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T576 ALO?
The MOT on T576 ALO is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T576 ALO done?
T576 ALO was recorded at 72,736 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 961 miles a year.
Has T576 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T576 ALO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T576 ALO 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 T576 ALO find?
T576 ALO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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