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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T697 HHGMOT history

T697 HHG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
90,013 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T697 HHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T697 HHG was last recorded at 90,013 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,996 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,013 miles
  • 2022 – 87,372 miles
  • 2020 – 86,124 miles
  • 2018 – 78,868 miles
  • 2017 – 70,696 miles
  • 2016 – 59,019 miles
  • 2015 – 45,877 miles
  • 2014 – 39,979 miles
  • 2013 – 35,534 miles
  • 2012 – 35,406 miles
  • 2011 – 34,466 miles
  • 2010 – 33,231 miles
  • 2009 – 31,495 miles
  • 2008 – 29,719 miles
  • 2007 – 27,791 miles
  • 2006 – 25,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,013 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion top of sill inside n/s rear door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,013 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    428392923118
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,996 miles (+2,624)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    897766504970
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    104610301840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,372 miles (+1,248)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    275278788587
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass86,124 miles (+7,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    804737155297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    288851658955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,868 miles (+8,172)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    411452477243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass70,696 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    879207029255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion top of sill inside n/s rear door (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail70,687 miles (+11,668)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,687 miles
    Test number
    652520120243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion top of sill inside n/s rear door (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass59,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    314342216806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,019 miles (+13,142)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    671267516632
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass45,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    958944615157
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  13. Fail45,877 miles (+5,898)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    136558495097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings have slight play and slightly noisy

  14. Pass39,979 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    566110994090
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge .

  15. Fail39,979 miles (+4,445)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    466500794081
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge .

  16. Pass35,534 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    809932913134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,406 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    379585932494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,466 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,466 miles
    Test number
    189823241280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,231 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    220699640206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,495 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,495 miles
    Test number
    574950059219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,719 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,719 miles
    Test number
    392858948413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,791 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    684279647267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    554679046208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T697 HHG

Does T697 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T697 HHG expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T697 HHG?
The MOT on T697 HHG expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T697 HHG done?
T697 HHG was recorded at 90,013 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has T697 HHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T697 HHG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T697 HHG 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 T697 HHG find?
T697 HHG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, and 5 more.

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