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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T718 BGUMOT history

T718 BGU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
83,326 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 BGU was last recorded at 83,326 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,243 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
3,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,326 miles
  • 2023 – 78,243 miles
  • 2022 – 73,110 miles
  • 2021 – 66,774 miles
  • 2020 – 58,533 miles
  • 2019 – 48,981 miles
  • 2018 – 37,471 miles
  • 2017 – 25,452 miles
  • 2016 – 24,452 miles
  • 2015 – 23,446 miles
  • 2014 – 22,581 miles
  • 2013 – 21,800 miles
  • 2012 – 20,830 miles
  • 2011 – 20,363 miles
  • 2010 – 19,413 miles
  • 2009 – 18,255 miles
  • 2008 – 16,917 miles
  • 2006 – 13,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,326 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,326 miles (+5,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    871121613509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,243 miles
    Test number
    257427961281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail78,243 miles (+5,133)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,243 miles
    Test number
    581795929870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass73,110 miles (+6,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    108803129026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,774 miles (+8,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    996386274039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass58,533 miles (+9,552)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    236404934315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,981 miles (+11,510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    392573147850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,471 miles (+12,019)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    166154463291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,452 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    938171298280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,452 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,452 miles
    Test number
    642056679841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,446 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,446 miles
    Test number
    665227675068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass22,581 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    197820184477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass21,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,800 miles
    Test number
    535969073032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail21,800 miles (+970)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,800 miles
    Test number
    709979173015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass20,830 miles (+467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,830 miles
    Test number
    215454672004
    • NoteGrinding sound from rear brakes when applied

  16. Pass20,363 miles (+950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,363 miles
    Test number
    415928661091
    • NoteUnable to view inner front brake pads for inspection and suspect them of being low

  17. Pass19,413 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,413 miles
    Test number
    210848470031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass18,255 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,255 miles
    Test number
    132537689402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass16,917 miles (+3,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,917 miles
    Test number
    850697088096
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre wall starting to brake up

  20. Pass13,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    274271916146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 BGU

Does T718 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T718 BGU expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T718 BGU?
The MOT on T718 BGU expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T718 BGU done?
T718 BGU was recorded at 83,326 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 3,914 miles a year.
Has T718 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 BGU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T718 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 T718 BGU find?
T718 BGU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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