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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T706 DBWMOT history

T706 DBW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
183,959 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T706 DBW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T706 DBW was last recorded at 183,959 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,956 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,959 miles
  • 2019 – 180,279 miles
  • 2017 – 175,764 miles
  • 2016 – 170,605 miles
  • 2015 – 165,444 miles
  • 2014 – 158,146 miles
  • 2013 – 149,955 miles
  • 2012 – 143,369 miles
  • 2011 – 136,146 miles
  • 2010 – 127,599 miles
  • 2009 – 118,030 miles
  • 2008 – 111,628 miles
  • 2007 – 103,815 miles
  • 2006 – 93,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,959 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,959 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,959 miles
    Test number
    992549259233
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,956 miles (+3,677)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,956 miles
    Test number
    706699544833
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,279 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,279 miles
    Test number
    943435193467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,278 miles (+4,514)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,278 miles
    Test number
    715948236443
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,764 miles (+5,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    175,764 miles
    Test number
    869583651803
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded plus offside front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosian to nearside front outer sill

  6. Pass170,605 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,605 miles
    Test number
    287127196423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail170,571 miles (+5,127)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,571 miles
    Test number
    162960135537
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass165,444 miles (+7,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,444 miles
    Test number
    697663675162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass158,146 miles (+8,191)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    759609074148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass149,955 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    149,955 miles
    Test number
    915114553118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,369 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,369 miles
    Test number
    116680052106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail143,365 miles (+7,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,365 miles
    Test number
    379029542157
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    278584771489
    • NoteBoth/front/brake/disc/worn

  14. Fail136,146 miles (+8,547)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    985443071162
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth/front/brake/disc/worn

  15. Pass127,599 miles (+44)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,599 miles
    Test number
    963076670101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWear to front discs

  16. Fail127,555 miles (+9,525)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    210465470492
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWear to front discs

  17. Pass118,030 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,030 miles
    Test number
    684188179093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,628 miles (+7,813)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,628 miles
    Test number
    473990488044
    • NoteN/s/mirror/cracked

  19. Pass103,815 miles (+10,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    112546677089
    • NoteBoth/rear/wheel/bearings/noisey

  20. Pass93,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    981287266056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T706 DBW

Does T706 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T706 DBW expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T706 DBW?
The MOT on T706 DBW expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T706 DBW done?
T706 DBW was recorded at 183,959 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has T706 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T706 DBW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T706 DBW 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 T706 DBW find?
T706 DBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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