Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T59 ALOMOT history
T59 ALO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 62,885 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T59 ALO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T59 ALO was last recorded at 62,885 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,885 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,885 miles
- 2024 – 62,876 miles
- 2023 – 59,992 miles
- 2022 – 58,682 miles
- 2021 – 57,152 miles
- 2020 – 55,596 miles
- 2019 – 53,974 miles
- 2018 – 51,674 miles
- 2017 – 49,501 miles
- 2016 – 47,408 miles
- 2015 – 44,786 miles
- 2014 – 42,431 miles
- 2013 – 40,003 miles
- 2012 – 37,378 miles
- 2011 – 35,146 miles
- 2010 – 32,904 miles
- 2009 – 30,529 miles
- 2008 – 27,950 miles
- 2007 – 24,613 miles
- 2006 – 21,903 miles
- 2005 – 19,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,885 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth front seats have slight movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Hazard warning switch insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,885 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 62,885 miles
- Test number
- 131511366513
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front seats have slight movement
Fail62,885 miles (+9)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,885 miles
- Test number
- 805694108621
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front seats have slight movement
Fail62,876 miles (+2,884)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,876 miles
- Test number
- 673259149828
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass59,992 miles (+1,310)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 59,992 miles
- Test number
- 893034331525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 58,682 miles
- Test number
- 181010512520
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel neck (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside exhaust corroded
Fail58,682 miles (+1,530)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,682 miles
- Test number
- 818509738247
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel neck (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside exhaust corroded
Pass57,152 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 57,152 miles
- Test number
- 470317757720
- AdvisoryRear exhaust very close to rear brake pipes
Pass55,596 miles (+1,622)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 55,596 miles
- Test number
- 217837401229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,974 miles
- Test number
- 332891042583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,974 miles (+2,300)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,974 miles
- Test number
- 429793087955
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass51,674 miles (+2,173)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 51,674 miles
- Test number
- 224529729895
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass49,501 miles (+2,093)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 49,501 miles
- Test number
- 762173994451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,408 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,408 miles
- Test number
- 624365395223
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass44,786 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 44,786 miles
- Test number
- 409918326448
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade warring
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,431 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 42,431 miles
- Test number
- 306359914316
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail42,428 miles (+2,425)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,428 miles
- Test number
- 765339114348
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,003 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,003 miles
- Test number
- 496313133337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,924 miles (+2,546)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,924 miles
- Test number
- 648437723318
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEmmisions not done because of exhaust
Pass37,378 miles (+2,232)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 37,378 miles
- Test number
- 676007212351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,146 miles (+2,242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 35,146 miles
- Test number
- 418189121317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,904 miles (+2,375)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,904 miles
- Test number
- 852855210378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,529 miles (+2,579)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 30,529 miles
- Test number
- 183223729357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,950 miles (+3,337)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 27,950 miles
- Test number
- 921389128335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,613 miles (+2,710)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,613 miles
- Test number
- 552974737322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,903 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 21,903 miles
- Test number
- 952004636331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass19,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 19,154 miles
- Test number
- 350000335328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T59 ALO
- Does T59 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T59 ALO expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T59 ALO?
- The MOT on T59 ALO expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T59 ALO done?
- T59 ALO was recorded at 62,885 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
- Has T59 ALO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T59 ALO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T59 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 T59 ALO find?
- T59 ALO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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