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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T590 BBWMOT history

T590 BBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
84,630 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T590 BBW
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 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T590 BBW was last recorded at 84,630 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,606 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,630 miles
  • 2022 – 82,893 miles
  • 2021 – 79,195 miles
  • 2020 – 74,842 miles
  • 2019 – 71,063 miles
  • 2018 – 69,503 miles
  • 2017 – 67,809 miles
  • 2016 – 65,073 miles
  • 2015 – 61,663 miles
  • 2014 – 56,839 miles
  • 2013 – 54,087 miles
  • 2012 – 52,156 miles
  • 2011 – 50,753 miles
  • 2010 – 48,682 miles
  • 2009 – 45,730 miles
  • 2008 – 43,266 miles
  • 2007 – 40,419 miles
  • 2006 – 36,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,630 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly worn/split with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (axle) bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease/other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroding by at sub frame mounting point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded at sub frame mounting point located wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,630 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    512615490588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly worn/split with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (axle) bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,606 miles (+1,713)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,606 miles
    Test number
    485013841006
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer edge of floor pan/inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly worn/split with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (axle) bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,893 miles (+3,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    760739068981
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly slightly corroded by bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,195 miles (+4,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    802116346913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play detected under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,842 miles (+3,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    590173296787
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,063 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    321941299480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroding by at sub frame mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded at sub frame mounting point located wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered with underseal/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,037 miles (+1,534)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    652954989302
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroding by at sub frame mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded at sub frame mounting point located wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered with underseal/other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    436730322703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located on trailing arm slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm assembly corroding by rear bush locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroding (surface corrosion) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail69,503 miles (+1,694)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    657173393013
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/edge of floor pan corroded by drain plug (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located on trailing arm slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm assembly corroding by rear bush locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroding (surface corrosion) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,809 miles (+2,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    827445444895
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam getting rusty

  11. Pass65,073 miles (+3,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    384883481973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing sign of corrosion

  12. Pass61,663 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    533873105058
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass56,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    409043594260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,836 miles (+683)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    117479484218
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth drive shafts corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front hub assemblys corroded

  15. Pass56,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,153 miles
    Test number
    196798464185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,151 miles (+2,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    126647564117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,087 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    685779863191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    227942952172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail52,156 miles (+1,403)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    229112752405
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass50,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    895499951108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,753 miles (+2,071)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    837348451188
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass48,682 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    494975660189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,730 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    210429069418
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass45,730 miles (+2,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    574729169192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass43,266 miles (+2,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    930813268101
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass40,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    104875557178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,419 miles (+3,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    944395557148
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  28. Pass36,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    424683776139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T590 BBW

Does T590 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T590 BBW expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T590 BBW?
The MOT on T590 BBW expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T590 BBW done?
T590 BBW was recorded at 84,630 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has T590 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T590 BBW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T590 BBW 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 T590 BBW find?
T590 BBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly worn/split with movement detected; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (axle) bush worn with movement detected; oil leak, but not excessive.

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