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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T652 BCYMOT history

T652 BCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,378 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T652 BCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T652 BCY was last recorded at 51,378 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,357 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,378 miles
  • 2025 – 51,357 miles
  • 2016 – 51,292 miles
  • 2013 – 50,458 miles
  • 2012 – 48,975 miles
  • 2011 – 47,079 miles
  • 2010 – 45,184 miles
  • 2009 – 39,847 miles
  • 2008 – 33,190 miles
  • 2007 – 27,596 miles
  • 2006 – 24,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,378 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts lower anchorages corrosion within 30 cm. diameters (outer middle sills)
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits smoke at idle
  • AdvisorySlight play both rear wheel bearings

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,378 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    517284905944
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts lower anchorages corrosion within 30 cm. diameters (outer middle sills)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits smoke at idle
    • AdvisorySlight play both rear wheel bearings

  2. Pass51,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    736181365253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail51,357 miles (+65)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    192000116886
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    384538490576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  5. Fail51,292 miles (+834)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    720138666106
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  6. Pass50,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    439199923438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,458 miles (+1,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    688597023358
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass48,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    257260412373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,975 miles (+1,896)5 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    995650712323
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • DangerousRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre and tyre also wearing low on tread, recommend replacing. 175/65/r13-80T

  10. Pass47,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    246832221314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,079 miles (+1,895)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    398122421378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass45,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    222111550317
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail45,184 miles (+78)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    624967920368
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Fail45,106 miles (+5,259)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    583692220320
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    823547619346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,846 miles (+6,656)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,846 miles
    Test number
    820857519337
    • DangerousRear brakes very noise sounds like worn to metal working ok advis to get checked asap.
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass33,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,190 miles
    Test number
    891469018372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail33,190 miles (+5,594)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,190 miles
    Test number
    892559018335
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass27,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,596 miles
    Test number
    191759317384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail27,596 miles (+3,042)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,596 miles
    Test number
    884769017356
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass24,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    414264316360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T652 BCY

Does T652 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T652 BCY is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T652 BCY?
The MOT on T652 BCY is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T652 BCY done?
T652 BCY was recorded at 51,378 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 1,388 miles a year.
Has T652 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T652 BCY has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T652 BCY 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 T652 BCY find?
T652 BCY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: both front seat belts lower anchorages corrosion within 30 cm. diameters (outer middle sills); exhaust emits smoke at idle; slight play both rear wheel bearings.

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