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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T597 VHTMOT history

T597 VHT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2022
Mileage
81,199 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 VHT was last recorded at 81,199 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,199 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 81,199 miles
  • 2020 – 79,577 miles
  • 2019 – 75,347 miles
  • 2018 – 69,209 miles
  • 2017 – 57,905 miles
  • 2016 – 47,087 miles
  • 2015 – 35,534 miles
  • 2014 – 33,127 miles
  • 2013 – 30,159 miles
  • 2012 – 28,775 miles
  • 2011 – 27,053 miles
  • 2010 – 25,359 miles
  • 2009 – 23,549 miles
  • 2008 – 22,968 miles
  • 2007 – 22,291 miles
  • 2006 – 21,346 miles
  • 2005 – 20,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,199 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,199 miles
    Test number
    151861254018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,199 miles (+1,622)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,199 miles
    Test number
    952132399326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass79,577 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    244136524331
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,576 miles (+4,229)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    413562961500
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    737811950942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,347 miles (+6,138)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    277987690520
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass69,209 miles (+11,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    794186537303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass57,905 miles (+10,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    415883460300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  9. Pass47,087 miles (+11,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    433733410132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass35,534 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    168512465062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    996116674106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail33,127 miles (+2,968)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    727456474185
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass30,159 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    358973393109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass28,775 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,775 miles
    Test number
    598185302245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,053 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    799176001259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,359 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,359 miles
    Test number
    134888900263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,549 miles
    Test number
    160766519209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,549 miles (+581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,549 miles
    Test number
    391916719497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass22,968 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,968 miles
    Test number
    604721238223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,291 miles (+945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,291 miles
    Test number
    802433837291
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on outer eages.

  21. Pass21,346 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,346 miles
    Test number
    212965736261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,238 miles
    Test number
    293260255204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T597 VHT

Does T597 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 VHT expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 VHT?
The MOT on T597 VHT expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 VHT done?
T597 VHT was recorded at 81,199 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 3,757 miles a year.
Has T597 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 VHT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T597 VHT 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 T597 VHT find?
T597 VHT passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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