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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T688 CMVMOT history

T688 CMV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,529 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 CMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 CMV was last recorded at 85,529 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,529 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,529 miles
  • 2025 – 84,727 miles
  • 2024 – 83,821 miles
  • 2023 – 82,908 miles
  • 2022 – 82,801 miles
  • 2021 – 81,106 miles
  • 2020 – 79,754 miles
  • 2019 – 75,151 miles
  • 2018 – 73,889 miles
  • 2017 – 71,646 miles
  • 2016 – 69,473 miles
  • 2015 – 66,227 miles
  • 2014 – 63,417 miles
  • 2013 – 59,851 miles
  • 2012 – 56,009 miles
  • 2011 – 53,586 miles
  • 2010 – 49,940 miles
  • 2009 – 47,759 miles
  • 2008 – 45,194 miles
  • 2007 – 42,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,529 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator lamp damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine oil light flashingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Boot lid does not open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,529 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    674353776404
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light flashing

  2. Fail85,529 miles (+802)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    928277017964
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light flashing

  3. Pass84,727 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    407680574717
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure light flashing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,727 miles (+906)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    119658667872
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure light flashing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass83,821 miles (+913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    353680567245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,908 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,908 miles
    Test number
    229417826627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,801 miles (+1,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    696895415236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil pressure warning light flashing

  8. Pass81,106 miles (+1,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    527383243261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,754 miles (+4,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    342500846480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,151 miles (+1,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    922661773601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot does not open

  11. Pass73,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,889 miles
    Test number
    887557708092
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid does not open

  12. Fail73,889 miles (+2,243)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,889 miles
    Test number
    186391824831
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid does not open

  13. Pass71,646 miles (+35)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    102279345445
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose light rubbing on a part of the car
    • AdvisoryOil warning light shows on dash

  14. Fail71,611 miles (+2,138)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    244760093797
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose light rubbing on a part of the car
    • AdvisoryOil warning light shows on dash

  15. Pass69,473 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    940528692083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail69,471 miles (+3,244)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    963744404908
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,227 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    956488355089
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly insecure

  18. Fail66,227 miles (+2,810)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    275758255019
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly insecure

  19. Pass63,417 miles (+3,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    906126764070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,851 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    406695063083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr tyre perrished
    • NoteOsr tyre perrished

  21. Fail59,851 miles (+3,842)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    466705163062
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr tyre perrished
    • NoteOsr tyre perrished

  22. Pass56,009 miles (+2,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    809232262062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass53,586 miles (+3,646)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    329804431059
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall

  24. Pass49,940 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    114014850484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,759 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,759 miles
    Test number
    864807329065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,194 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,194 miles
    Test number
    193835638462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    461481937083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T688 CMV

Does T688 CMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 CMV is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T688 CMV?
The MOT on T688 CMV is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T688 CMV done?
T688 CMV was recorded at 85,529 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has T688 CMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 CMV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T688 CMV 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 T688 CMV find?
T688 CMV passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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