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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T718 THJMOT history

T718 THJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,531 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 THJ
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
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 THJ was last recorded at 115,531 miles on 29 May 2026, 9,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,284 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,247 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,531 miles
  • 2025 – 106,284 miles
  • 2024 – 98,593 miles
  • 2023 – 94,581 miles
  • 2022 – 92,515 miles
  • 2021 – 90,364 miles
  • 2020 – 88,384 miles
  • 2019 – 86,566 miles
  • 2018 – 84,395 miles
  • 2017 – 81,779 miles
  • 2016 – 79,138 miles
  • 2015 – 76,508 miles
  • 2014 – 73,486 miles
  • 2013 – 69,745 miles
  • 2012 – 66,083 miles
  • 2011 – 61,334 miles
  • 2010 – 55,975 miles
  • 2009 – 50,026 miles
  • 2008 – 45,319 miles
  • 2007 – 39,936 miles
  • 2006 – 33,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,531 miles (+9,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    764494629629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,284 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    394080618977
    • 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))

  3. Fail106,262 miles (+7,669)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    359517994299
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass98,593 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,593 miles
    Test number
    292701865802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,581 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    976110268460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,515 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    683573768418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,364 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,364 miles
    Test number
    872192416239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,384 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    870526021924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,566 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    830105935972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,395 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    717924303385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    395432661492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,779 miles (+2,641)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    666909603861
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass79,138 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    782328300144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    167428245115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,508 miles (+3,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    909818045161
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass73,486 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    785400754185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,745 miles (+3,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    878040243187
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen

  18. Pass66,083 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    848515732164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,334 miles (+5,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,334 miles
    Test number
    979710241109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass55,975 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    132357140181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,026 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,026 miles
    Test number
    251345859134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail49,806 miles (+4,487)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    393908749138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  23. Pass45,319 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    231870758456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,936 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    513400457119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    834668456174
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T718 THJ

Does T718 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T718 THJ is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T718 THJ?
The MOT on T718 THJ is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T718 THJ done?
T718 THJ was recorded at 115,531 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has T718 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 THJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T718 THJ 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 THJ find?
T718 THJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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