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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T618 ALNMOT history

T618 ALN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2023
Mileage
67,003 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T618 ALN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T618 ALN was last recorded at 67,003 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 4,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,521 miles · 16 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,482 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,003 miles
  • 2021 – 62,521 miles
  • 2020 – 57,925 miles
  • 2018 – 53,310 miles
  • 2017 – 48,407 miles
  • 2015 – 44,333 miles
  • 2014 – 40,108 miles
  • 2013 – 37,895 miles
  • 2012 – 36,288 miles
  • 2011 – 34,731 miles
  • 2010 – 33,377 miles
  • 2009 – 31,660 miles
  • 2008 – 29,840 miles
  • 2007 – 27,030 miles
  • 2006 – 24,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Abs light intermittent on and off during the operation of drive control switch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Battery not charged enough or fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Insure glove compartment drive side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Door panel insure affecting the opening of drives door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,003 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    562599311720
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass62,521 miles (+4,596)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,521 miles
    Test number
    958510467328
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,925 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    583064261616
    • AdvisoryFront Abs light intermittent on and off during the operation of drive control switch
    • AdvisoryFront Battery not charged enough or fault
    • AdvisoryFront Insure glove compartment drive side
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door panel insure affecting the opening of drives door

  4. Fail57,914 miles (+4,604)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    793610344131
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Abs light intermittent on and off during the operation of drive control switch
    • AdvisoryFront Battery not charged enough or fault
    • AdvisoryFront Insure glove compartment drive side
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door panel insure affecting the opening of drives door

  5. Pass53,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    254980432142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,310 miles (+4,903)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    366818337540
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  7. Pass48,407 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    992831694377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,333 miles (+4,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    148022315266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass40,108 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,108 miles
    Test number
    348679804443
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass37,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    218823213246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,895 miles (+1,607)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    859462313283
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass36,288 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,288 miles
    Test number
    329512512446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,731 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    386237801231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass33,377 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,377 miles
    Test number
    660080510235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,660 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    232430819291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,840 miles (+2,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    131401718271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass27,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    300031817272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,030 miles (+2,131)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    353181817405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass24,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    451467706293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T618 ALN

Does T618 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T618 ALN expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T618 ALN?
The MOT on T618 ALN expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T618 ALN done?
T618 ALN was recorded at 67,003 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has T618 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T618 ALN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T618 ALN 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 T618 ALN find?
T618 ALN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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