Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,199 cc

T70 ERSMOT history

T70 ERS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,033 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T70 ERS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T70 ERS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 ERS was last recorded at 83,033 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 4,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,578 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,455 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,033 miles
  • 2024 – 78,578 miles
  • 2023 – 74,796 miles
  • 2022 – 70,672 miles
  • 2021 – 66,311 miles
  • 2020 – 63,793 miles
  • 2019 – 55,892 miles
  • 2018 – 49,085 miles
  • 2017 – 42,481 miles
  • 2016 – 33,215 miles
  • 2015 – 26,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,033 miles
    Test number
    393338796966
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail83,033 miles (+4,455)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,033 miles
    Test number
    166864714504
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass78,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    110644911355
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail78,578 miles (+3,782)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    839253527066
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass74,796 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    295631894229
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail74,795 miles (+4,123)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    640759308725
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass70,672 miles (+4,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    157392952663
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass66,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    907853791335
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Fail66,311 miles (+2,518)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    541669965683
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass63,793 miles (+7,901)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,793 miles
    Test number
    253906180679
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass55,892 miles (+6,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    240421012479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
  12. Pass49,085 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    629518669750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,481 miles (+9,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    833403060713
    • 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)
  14. Pass33,215 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    235322173002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,673 miles
    Test number
    389487105102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 ERS

Does T70 ERS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 ERS is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T70 ERS?
The MOT on T70 ERS is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 ERS done?
T70 ERS was recorded at 83,033 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has T70 ERS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 ERS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T70 ERS 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 T70 ERS find?
T70 ERS passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Browse all T70E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.