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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T696 ETFMOT history

T696 ETF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
116,461 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T696 ETF was last recorded at 116,461 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,707 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
4,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,461 miles
  • 2024 – 112,707 miles
  • 2023 – 109,626 miles
  • 2022 – 104,970 miles
  • 2021 – 99,100 miles
  • 2020 – 98,399 miles
  • 2019 – 97,321 miles
  • 2018 – 95,711 miles
  • 2017 – 93,998 miles
  • 2016 – 89,257 miles
  • 2015 – 84,678 miles
  • 2014 – 79,115 miles
  • 2013 – 73,612 miles
  • 2012 – 70,008 miles
  • 2011 – 64,991 miles
  • 2010 – 37,372 miles
  • 2009 – 35,881 miles
  • 2008 – 34,409 miles
  • 2007 – 31,536 miles
  • 2006 – 27,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,461 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/S And O/S Floor Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Low Reserve Travel On Parking Brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,461 miles (+3,754)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    786897667945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S And O/S Floor Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,707 miles (+3,081)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,707 miles
    Test number
    832671335631
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow Reserve Travel On Parking Brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,626 miles (+4,656)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    984979521479
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow Reserve Travel On Parking Brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,970 miles (+5,870)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    419082763767
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,100 miles (+701)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,100 miles
    Test number
    787131705791
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,399 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    667213749289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,321 miles (+1,610)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    592440845331
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass95,711 miles (+1,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    609309626957
    • 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)

  9. Pass93,998 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    364362183552
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated.

  10. Fail93,981 miles (+4,724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    838076098766
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated.

  11. Pass89,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    960046373451
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail89,257 miles (+4,579)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    454803609166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 R13 80T Firestone (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass84,678 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    968018415161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,115 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,115 miles
    Test number
    919706204147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,612 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,612 miles
    Test number
    297660423186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,008 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    436676812139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,991 miles (+27,619)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    266017721185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,372 miles (+1,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    791428020128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,881 miles
    Test number
    194005029121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,881 miles (+1,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,881 miles
    Test number
    393815829161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    200487628494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,409 miles (+2,873)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    923117528121
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,536 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    871098127139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,228 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    183359126163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,222 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    223455526118
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T696 ETF

Does T696 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T696 ETF expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T696 ETF?
The MOT on T696 ETF expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T696 ETF done?
T696 ETF was recorded at 116,461 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
Has T696 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 ETF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T696 ETF 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 T696 ETF find?
T696 ETF failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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