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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

T68 RGBMOT history

T68 RGB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,211 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 RGB
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
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T68 RGB was last recorded at 93,211 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,984 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,211 miles
  • 2025 – 90,984 miles
  • 2024 – 90,218 miles
  • 2023 – 88,516 miles
  • 2022 – 87,405 miles
  • 2021 – 86,841 miles
  • 2020 – 86,496 miles
  • 2019 – 84,609 miles
  • 2018 – 75,726 miles
  • 2017 – 67,502 miles
  • 2016 – 59,580 miles
  • 2015 – 53,714 miles
  • 2014 – 48,716 miles
  • 2013 – 42,928 miles
  • 2012 – 36,004 miles
  • 2011 – 29,821 miles
  • 2010 – 23,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,211 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door can't be opened from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center and rear of outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front top strut bearing slightly rough on lock to lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front top strut mount bearing partially seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,211 miles (+2,227)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,211 miles
    Test number
    747784171231
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door can't be opened from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center and rear of outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,984 miles (+766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,984 miles
    Test number
    338347412788
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  3. Pass90,218 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,218 miles
    Test number
    468441537291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,214 miles (+1,698)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,214 miles
    Test number
    426441223257
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,516 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    769968264050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail88,511 miles (+1,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    514352758035
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass87,405 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    268503020752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut bearing slightly rough on lock to lock

  8. Fail87,398 miles (+557)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    652970542718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut bearing slightly rough on lock to lock

  9. Pass86,841 miles (+345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    246638613197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount bearing partially seized
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass86,496 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    244836419225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount bearing partially seized
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber corroded

  11. Fail86,496 miles (+1,887)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    758233902955
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount bearing partially seized
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber corroded

  12. Pass84,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    237644327420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,609 miles (+2,194)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    255274041314
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass82,415 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    490288797008
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail82,301 miles (+6,575)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    185759732883
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass75,726 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,726 miles
    Test number
    265724873783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,617 miles (+8,115)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    152325713788
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  18. Pass67,502 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    829079647873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,580 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    668837229265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,163 miles (+5,449)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    515423932574
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,714 miles (+4,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,714 miles
    Test number
    277497570732
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play in offside inner joint

  22. Pass48,716 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    476511634290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,928 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    697928723250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,923 miles (+6,919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    257786723223
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass36,004 miles (+6,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    997932322217
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass29,821 miles (+6,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    788207021216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass23,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    233527810281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Questions about T68 RGB

Does T68 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T68 RGB expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T68 RGB?
The MOT on T68 RGB expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T68 RGB done?
T68 RGB was recorded at 93,211 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has T68 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 RGB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T68 RGB 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 T68 RGB find?
T68 RGB failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects: nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door can't be opened from inside or outside; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 1 more.

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