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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T696 FRBMOT history

T696 FRB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 16,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
16,598 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 FRB
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
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 FRB was last recorded at 16,598 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,591 miles · 20 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,598 miles
  • 2024 – 16,427 miles
  • 2023 – 16,098 miles
  • 2022 – 16,017 miles
  • 2020 – 15,858 miles
  • 2018 – 8,914 miles
  • 2017 – 8,741 miles
  • 2016 – 8,536 miles
  • 2015 – 8,304 miles
  • 2014 – 8,052 miles
  • 2013 – 7,825 miles
  • 2012 – 7,603 miles
  • 2011 – 7,345 miles
  • 2010 – 7,210 miles
  • 2009 – 6,879 miles
  • 2008 – 6,537 miles
  • 2007 – 6,232 miles
  • 2006 – 5,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,598 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,598 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    555184014399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail16,591 miles (+164)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,591 miles
    Test number
    816816128199
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Pass16,427 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    16,427 miles
    Test number
    852313515829
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass16,098 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    16,098 miles
    Test number
    707096426346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,017 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    16,017 miles
    Test number
    694517457112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,858 miles
    Test number
    579252545332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,858 miles (+6,944)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,858 miles
    Test number
    661128451929
    • MajorOffside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass8,914 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    8,914 miles
    Test number
    457012705252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,741 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    8,741 miles
    Test number
    333209066787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,536 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,536 miles
    Test number
    484672301586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,304 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,304 miles
    Test number
    109188205143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,301 miles (+249)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,301 miles
    Test number
    389217105123
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  13. Pass8,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    8,052 miles
    Test number
    146610104137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail8,051 miles (+226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,051 miles
    Test number
    206390004170
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass7,825 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    7,825 miles
    Test number
    387943413169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,603 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,603 miles
    Test number
    128450712134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,345 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,345 miles
    Test number
    589321401128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,210 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,210 miles
    Test number
    353763310168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,879 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    6,879 miles
    Test number
    413813719120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,537 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,537 miles
    Test number
    210529408427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,232 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    6,232 miles
    Test number
    131613307171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,674 miles
    Test number
    623410816117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T696 FRB

Does T696 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 FRB is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T696 FRB?
The MOT on T696 FRB is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T696 FRB done?
T696 FRB was recorded at 16,598 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 540 miles a year.
Has T696 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 FRB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T696 FRB 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 FRB find?
T696 FRB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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