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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

T642 SASMOT history

T642 SAS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,832 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T642 SAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 SAS was last recorded at 96,832 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2011: 17,065 miles, lower than 33,091 miles on 22 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,246 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,586 miles
Average per year
4,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,832 miles
  • 2024 – 89,246 miles
  • 2023 – 78,658 miles
  • 2022 – 77,611 miles
  • 2021 – 76,486 miles
  • 2020 – 75,072 miles
  • 2019 – 74,670 miles
  • 2018 – 69,875 miles
  • 2017 – 62,176 miles
  • 2016 – 55,738 miles
  • 2015 – 51,539 miles
  • 2014 – 44,628 miles
  • 2013 – 34,061 miles
  • 2012 – 23,501 miles
  • 2011 – 17,065 miles
  • 2010 – 33,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,832 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine man light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,832 miles (+7,586)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    768828594380
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass89,246 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    330821260999
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,243 miles (+7,404)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    165019875338
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6014 outer edge slick (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,839 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,839 miles
    Test number
    882221339255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    682602179964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,658 miles (+1,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    741416175679
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split/torn (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    213410792443
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has several leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is very slow to clear at idle! see emissions printout

  8. Fail77,611 miles (+1,125)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    530986487592
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure broken/insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has several leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is very slow to clear at idle! see emissions printout

  9. Pass76,486 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    991725308431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,072 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    679434863130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,670 miles
    Test number
    904941283396
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail74,669 miles (+4,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    652709612257
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,875 miles
    Test number
    909006280958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail69,874 miles (+7,698)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    947007390962
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass62,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    477617570134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on

  16. Fail62,172 miles (+6,434)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,172 miles
    Test number
    179054378686
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing close to markers
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass55,738 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,738 miles
    Test number
    529687862841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner section on raised platform area of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on

  18. Fail55,696 miles (+4,157)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    962034814809
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on

  19. Pass51,539 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    279491605269
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine man light on
    • NotePlay in os lower arm rear most bush

  20. Fail51,539 miles (+6,911)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    366741205200
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine man light on
    • NotePlay in os lower arm rear most bush

  21. Pass44,628 miles (+10)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,628 miles
    Test number
    705664404275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside floorpan damaged
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  22. Fail44,618 miles (+10,557)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,618 miles
    Test number
    825683004259
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside floorpan damaged
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  23. Pass34,061 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,061 miles
    Test number
    369945503491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and offside front tyre wearing low

  24. Fail34,061 miles (+10,560)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,061 miles
    Test number
    358065803284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and offside front tyre wearing low

  25. Pass23,501 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    627295902268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,065 miles (-16,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    207427501273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    320334430464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T642 SAS

Does T642 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T642 SAS is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T642 SAS?
The MOT on T642 SAS is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T642 SAS done?
T642 SAS was recorded at 96,832 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,144 miles a year.
Has T642 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 SAS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T642 SAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T642 SAS find?
T642 SAS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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