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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T61 GRCMOT history

T61 GRC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
63,163 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 GRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 GRC was last recorded at 63,163 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,162 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,163 miles
  • 2025 – 62,588 miles
  • 2024 – 61,649 miles
  • 2023 – 60,842 miles
  • 2022 – 60,110 miles
  • 2021 – 59,310 miles
  • 2020 – 58,388 miles
  • 2019 – 57,275 miles
  • 2018 – 55,555 miles
  • 2017 – 53,815 miles
  • 2016 – 51,949 miles
  • 2015 – 50,004 miles
  • 2014 – 48,139 miles
  • 2013 – 46,293 miles
  • 2012 – 43,939 miles
  • 2011 – 41,774 miles
  • 2010 – 38,885 miles
  • 2009 – 34,832 miles
  • 2008 – 30,796 miles
  • 2007 – 26,937 miles
  • 2006 – 22,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,163 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • General vehicle body and underbody component corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear beam axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,163 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    522210853956
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail63,162 miles (+574)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,162 miles
    Test number
    709946201626
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass62,588 miles (+939)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    670377668729
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shocker mounts (rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    612581870558
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle body and underbody component corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  5. Fail61,649 miles (+807)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    988300538882
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle body and underbody component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  6. Pass60,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    233184596951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail60,842 miles (+732)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    156951865589
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass60,110 miles (+800)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,110 miles
    Test number
    555070054562
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,310 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    663136887174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,388 miles (+1,113)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    668448379289
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,275 miles (+1,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    927466115007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,555 miles (+1,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    322405001722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass53,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    571228844438
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Fail53,815 miles (+1,866)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    160858865272
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass51,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    168972993666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  16. Fail51,949 miles (+1,945)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    126285204143
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  17. Pass50,004 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    978165715164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,139 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    176475214151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass46,293 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    848787413181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,939 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    797106612139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,774 miles (+2,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    488227811191
    • NoteFront discs corroding on inner face

  22. Pass38,885 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    513185720112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,841 miles (+4,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    763061820137
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  24. Pass34,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    771835419124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,832 miles (+4,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    952655519193
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass30,796 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    180637618109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,937 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,937 miles
    Test number
    260658117486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,655 miles
    Test number
    734569316169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 GRC

Does T61 GRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 GRC is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 GRC?
The MOT on T61 GRC 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 T61 GRC done?
T61 GRC was recorded at 63,163 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,056 miles a year.
Has T61 GRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 GRC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T61 GRC 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 T61 GRC find?
T61 GRC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat shocker absorber; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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