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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T708 BGUMOT history

T708 BGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
66,757 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T708 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T708 BGU was last recorded at 66,757 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 2,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,288 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,469 miles
Average per year
1,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,757 miles
  • 2024 – 64,288 miles
  • 2023 – 62,133 miles
  • 2022 – 60,702 miles
  • 2021 – 59,238 miles
  • 2020 – 57,950 miles
  • 2019 – 56,515 miles
  • 2018 – 55,660 miles
  • 2017 – 54,553 miles
  • 2016 – 52,338 miles
  • 2015 – 50,272 miles
  • 2014 – 48,041 miles
  • 2013 – 45,974 miles
  • 2012 – 44,679 miles
  • 2011 – 43,511 miles
  • 2010 – 42,143 miles
  • 2009 – 41,019 miles
  • 2008 – 39,910 miles
  • 2007 – 38,663 miles
  • 2006 – 37,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions and both front brakes backing plates starting to rust

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front number plate small cracks

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brakes performances slight imbalance

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,757 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    141614134087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  2. Fail66,757 miles (+2,469)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    588765259412
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  3. Pass64,288 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    809497175596
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish in treads
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions and both front brakes backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust baffles slight noise and front exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, both rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension lower arm and rear axle starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail64,288 miles (+2,155)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    622129325914
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish in treads
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions and both front brakes backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust baffles slight noise and front exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, both rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension lower arm and rear axle starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass62,133 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    291729692593
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions and both front brakes backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension lower arm, rear axle and sill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear foot and hand brakes performances slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear brakes performances slight imbalance
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Fail62,125 miles (+1,423)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,125 miles
    Test number
    818229371566
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions and both front brakes backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension lower arm, rear axle and sill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear foot and hand brakes performances slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear brakes performances slight imbalance
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass60,702 miles (+1,464)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    546622761474
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions and both front brakes backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs, both front suspension lower arms, rear axle and sill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass59,238 miles (+1,288)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    144837086986
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blade rubbers starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear rear brake hoses metal ferrules/ unions starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs, both front suspension lower arms and rear axle starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass57,950 miles (+1,435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    313756279584
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs, both front suspension lower arms and rear axle starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryFront number plate small cracks
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses metal ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear brakes performances slight imbalance
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass56,515 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    798201554764
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake performances slight imbalance- 23%
    • AdvisoryFront number plate small cracks
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail56,515 miles (+855)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    587867893337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake performances slight imbalance- 23%
    • AdvisoryFront number plate small cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass55,660 miles (+1,107)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    427273061507
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront number plate small cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slight noise and slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass54,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,553 miles
    Test number
    801102339986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,553 miles (+2,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,553 miles
    Test number
    701814714090
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  15. Pass52,338 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    701268773175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail52,338 miles (+2,066)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    263637030200
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass50,272 miles (+2,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    456468695036
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  18. Pass48,041 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    125972794075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,974 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    765522403161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,679 miles (+1,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    485952502156
    • NoteCentral locking starting to malfunction

  21. Pass43,511 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    426463101104
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail43,511 miles (+1,368)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    347743601120
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass42,143 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    604799890020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    203468399082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,019 miles (+1,109)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    344708399069
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front brake disks blue

  26. Pass39,910 miles (+1,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    683270508175
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  27. Pass38,663 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,663 miles
    Test number
    652611407152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    872401906104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T708 BGU

Does T708 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T708 BGU expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T708 BGU?
The MOT on T708 BGU expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T708 BGU done?
T708 BGU was recorded at 66,757 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 1,538 miles a year.
Has T708 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T708 BGU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T708 BGU 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 T708 BGU find?
T708 BGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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