Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T578 RFBMOT history
T578 RFB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 93,383 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T578 RFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T578 RFB was last recorded at 93,383 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 93,383 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,383 miles
- 2024 – 89,496 miles
- 2023 – 82,310 miles
- 2022 – 70,847 miles
- 2021 – 59,357 miles
- 2020 – 56,848 miles
- 2019 – 55,490 miles
- 2018 – 53,925 miles
- 2017 – 51,601 miles
- 2016 – 49,455 miles
- 2015 – 46,389 miles
- 2014 – 43,735 miles
- 2013 – 41,293 miles
- 2012 – 38,812 miles
- 2011 – 35,940 miles
- 2010 – 33,449 miles
- 2009 – 29,494 miles
- 2008 – 24,194 miles
- 2007 – 20,306 miles
- 2006 – 16,422 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,383 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake noisy through brake rollersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to valve
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,383 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 93,383 miles
- Test number
- 357013191901
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake noisy through brake rollers
- 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 Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail93,383 miles (+3,887)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,383 miles
- Test number
- 784646299328
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake noisy through brake rollers
- 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 Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass89,496 miles (+115)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,496 miles
- Test number
- 661151687289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail89,381 miles (+7,071)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,381 miles
- Test number
- 731534139284
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to right (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass82,310 miles (+11,463)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 82,310 miles
- Test number
- 527436735639
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp mask (tape) fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside repeater light loose
Pass70,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 70,847 miles
- Test number
- 568732231517
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,847 miles (+11,490)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,847 miles
- Test number
- 824673650249
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,357 miles (+2,509)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 59,357 miles
- Test number
- 884264754413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,848 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,848 miles
- Test number
- 656326317483
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Feed Pipe from pump to rack and return pipe both corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail56,848 miles (+1,358)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,848 miles
- Test number
- 129215613899
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Feed Pipe from pump to rack and return pipe both corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,490 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,490 miles
- Test number
- 993124306959
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail55,486 miles (+1,561)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,486 miles
- Test number
- 651127980999
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,925 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,925 miles
- Test number
- 529992259978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,921 miles (+2,320)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,921 miles
- Test number
- 296488514757
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass51,601 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,601 miles
- Test number
- 144736726756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail51,601 miles (+2,146)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,601 miles
- Test number
- 379871951222
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass49,455 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,455 miles
- Test number
- 769304350386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,389 miles (+2,654)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,389 miles
- Test number
- 988681245032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,735 miles (+2,442)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,735 miles
- Test number
- 379344134095
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished.
Pass41,293 miles (+2,481)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 41,293 miles
- Test number
- 628988433001
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust back box corroded
Pass38,812 miles (+2,872)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,812 miles
- Test number
- 938369732082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,940 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,940 miles
- Test number
- 357249831046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,449 miles (+3,955)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 33,449 miles
- Test number
- 754320340037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,494 miles (+5,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 29,494 miles
- Test number
- 113926159465
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass24,194 miles (+3,888)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 24,194 miles
- Test number
- 931292458078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,306 miles (+3,884)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 20,306 miles
- Test number
- 183497357067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 16,422 miles
- Test number
- 900231866007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T578 RFB
- Does T578 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 RFB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T578 RFB?
- The MOT on T578 RFB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T578 RFB done?
- T578 RFB was recorded at 93,383 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
- Has T578 RFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T578 RFB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T578 RFB 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 T578 RFB find?
- T578 RFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, corroded; nearside rear brake noisy through brake rollers; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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