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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T642 WADMOT history

T642 WAD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
122,942 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T642 WAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 WAD was last recorded at 122,942 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 1,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,227 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,715 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,942 miles
  • 2022 – 121,227 miles
  • 2021 – 117,496 miles
  • 2020 – 113,568 miles
  • 2019 – 103,054 miles
  • 2018 – 94,924 miles
  • 2017 – 87,608 miles
  • 2016 – 77,753 miles
  • 2015 – 68,683 miles
  • 2014 – 61,286 miles
  • 2013 – 54,733 miles
  • 2012 – 53,096 miles
  • 2011 – 51,721 miles
  • 2010 – 50,445 miles
  • 2009 – 49,083 miles
  • 2008 – 46,939 miles
  • 2007 – 44,023 miles
  • 2006 – 39,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,942 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,942 miles (+1,715)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    476214232445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass121,227 miles (+3,731)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    640621616639
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,496 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,496 miles
    Test number
    736276837014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass113,568 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    300124400482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,054 miles
    Test number
    916329409960
    • AdvisorySlight Exhaust Blow Centre Pipe

  6. Fail103,054 miles (+8,130)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,054 miles
    Test number
    588746497288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight Exhaust Blow Centre Pipe

  7. Pass94,924 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    852114935354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,822 miles (+7,214)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    652207158871
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,608 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    314855543448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail87,606 miles (+80)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    549897757441
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail87,526 miles (+9,773)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    806261351640
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass77,753 miles (+9,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    376773141416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass68,683 miles (+7,397)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    797925725285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass61,286 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    335519814225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,733 miles (+1,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    307678323216
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  16. Pass53,096 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    568625632269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,721 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    146495431281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,445 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,445 miles
    Test number
    682591330292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,083 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,083 miles
    Test number
    424695429241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,939 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    684909018223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    802541627276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,023 miles (+4,475)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    393951327431
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  23. Pass39,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,548 miles
    Test number
    802918126292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T642 WAD

Does T642 WAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T642 WAD expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T642 WAD?
The MOT on T642 WAD expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T642 WAD done?
T642 WAD was recorded at 122,942 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has T642 WAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 WAD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T642 WAD 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 WAD find?
T642 WAD passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower; nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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