Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T642 PVUMOT history

T642 PVU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
54,542 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T642 PVU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T642 PVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 PVU was last recorded at 54,542 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 1,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,928 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,614 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,542 miles
  • 2024 – 52,928 miles
  • 2023 – 49,519 miles
  • 2022 – 45,139 miles
  • 2021 – 41,248 miles
  • 2020 – 39,947 miles
  • 2019 – 39,549 miles
  • 2018 – 34,240 miles
  • 2017 – 28,225 miles
  • 2016 – 25,057 miles
  • 2015 – 24,066 miles
  • 2014 – 17,699 miles
  • 2013 – 16,931 miles
  • 2012 – 16,235 miles
  • 2011 – 15,723 miles
  • 2010 – 15,114 miles
  • 2009 – 14,573 miles
  • 2008 – 13,873 miles
  • 2007 – 13,020 miles
  • 2006 – 11,949 miles
  • 2005 – 10,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,542 miles (+1,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    698259714364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass52,928 miles (+3,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    505510907808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,519 miles (+4,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    975053977277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass45,139 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    184520261168
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    639603961726
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail41,248 miles (+1,301)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    445426111819
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass39,947 miles (+34)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    429980539573
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipe ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded, including in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail39,913 miles (+364)1 dangerous3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    246349115294
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipe ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded, including in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,549 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,549 miles
    Test number
    316847512012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,240 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    864390240792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail34,232 miles (+6,007)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    235341672690
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass28,225 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    421401830171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail28,210 miles (+3,153)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    158541593803
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass25,057 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,057 miles
    Test number
    242580433153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,066 miles
    Test number
    447189665167
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail24,066 miles (+6,367)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,066 miles
    Test number
    166858565150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass17,699 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    466137804254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,931 miles
    Test number
    597870113232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,931 miles (+696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,931 miles
    Test number
    356440313494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass16,235 miles (+512)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,235 miles
    Test number
    339608002425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  21. Pass15,723 miles (+609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,723 miles
    Test number
    399047401225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  22. Pass15,114 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,114 miles
    Test number
    590858500268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass14,573 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,573 miles
    Test number
    304697899168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,873 miles (+853)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,873 miles
    Test number
    393850618254
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/S/F bumper damaged

  25. Pass13,020 miles (+1,071)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,020 miles
    Test number
    834008307212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/S/F lower bumper damaged

  26. Pass11,949 miles (+1,410)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,949 miles
    Test number
    380282906460
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f bumper damaged

  27. Pass10,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    10,539 miles
    Test number
    304086305483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,539 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,539 miles
    Test number
    251676305296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T642 PVU

Does T642 PVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T642 PVU expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T642 PVU?
The MOT on T642 PVU expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T642 PVU done?
T642 PVU was recorded at 54,542 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has T642 PVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 PVU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T642 PVU 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 T642 PVU find?
T642 PVU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Related registrations

Browse all T642 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.