Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T673 DFCMOT history

T673 DFC is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
87,347 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,803 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T673 DFC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T673 DFC
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T673 DFC was last recorded at 87,347 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,347 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,347 miles
  • 2021 – 76,545 miles
  • 2020 – 66,318 miles
  • 2019 – 54,206 miles
  • 2018 – 41,092 miles
  • 2017 – 37,286 miles
  • 2016 – 35,956 miles
  • 2015 – 34,525 miles
  • 2014 – 33,627 miles
  • 2013 – 33,134 miles
  • 2012 – 32,737 miles
  • 2011 – 32,208 miles
  • 2010 – 31,733 miles
  • 2009 – 30,922 miles
  • 2008 – 29,784 miles
  • 2007 – 27,621 miles
  • 2006 – 25,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,347 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Wheel slightly rough on rotation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,347 miles
    Test number
    687449975746
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,347 miles (+10,802)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,347 miles
    Test number
    603608496974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    252675677647
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK WORN

  4. Fail76,541 miles (+10,223)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,541 miles
    Test number
    341063273641
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to inner core (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK WORN

  5. Pass66,318 miles (+12,112)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    736096558203
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,206 miles (+13,114)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    858766779092
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm) (perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm) (worn on inner edge) (perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    790160448469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly rough on rotation

  8. Fail41,092 miles (+3,806)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    413291248253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly rough on rotation

  9. Pass37,286 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,286 miles
    Test number
    522372243385
    • 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)

  10. Pass35,956 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    302071452004
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

  11. Fail34,525 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    337991745172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

  12. Pass34,525 miles (+898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    715261045175
    • NoteCorrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

  13. Pass33,627 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    928429344146
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear sections corroded
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing appears noisy

  14. Fail33,627 miles (+493)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    217619744171
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear sections corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished 155.70.13h
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing appears noisy
    • NoteNearside wiper poor effort

  15. Pass33,134 miles (+397)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    566105453188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked 155.70.13t

  16. Pass32,737 miles (+529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    927015742104
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass32,208 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,208 miles
    Test number
    705426341163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass31,733 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,733 miles
    Test number
    334392630131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,922 miles
    Test number
    671022239169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,922 miles (+1,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,922 miles
    Test number
    894162839134
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass29,784 miles (+2,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    430097028128
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

  22. Pass27,621 miles (+2,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,621 miles
    Test number
    994258227150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass25,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    213558336169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T673 DFC

Does T673 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T673 DFC expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T673 DFC?
The MOT on T673 DFC expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T673 DFC done?
T673 DFC was recorded at 87,347 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 3,803 miles a year.
Has T673 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T673 DFC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T673 DFC 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 T673 DFC find?
T673 DFC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

Related registrations

Browse all T673 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.