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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T71 TUKMOT history

T71 TUK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,271 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 TUK
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
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 TUK was last recorded at 71,271 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,394 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,877 miles
Average per year
2,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,271 miles
  • 2025 – 68,394 miles
  • 2024 – 64,859 miles
  • 2023 – 61,134 miles
  • 2022 – 57,500 miles
  • 2019 – 56,561 miles
  • 2018 – 50,368 miles
  • 2017 – 42,066 miles
  • 2016 – 41,020 miles
  • 2015 – 39,759 miles
  • 2014 – 38,428 miles
  • 2013 – 36,426 miles
  • 2012 – 34,234 miles
  • 2011 – 33,165 miles
  • 2010 – 32,281 miles
  • 2009 – 31,254 miles
  • 2008 – 30,185 miles
  • 2007 – 28,254 miles
  • 2006 – 25,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,271 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    603217948514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,394 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    570118399445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,859 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    386109385991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,134 miles (+3,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    139949821200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,500 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    832221063692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,561 miles (+6,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    181928988671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,368 miles (+8,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    221869230412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass42,066 miles (+1,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    512879315410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryImbalance on park brake
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySmall cracks around both rear tyres

  9. Pass41,020 miles (+1,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    842003110489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorating

  10. Pass39,759 miles (+1,331)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,759 miles
    Test number
    909392155096
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  11. Fail38,428 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    396570764001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges(down to 2mm)-175/65x13
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated(outer skin)

  12. Pass38,428 miles (+2,002)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    679630864072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges(down to 2mm)-175/65x13
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated(outer skin)

  13. Pass36,426 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,426 miles
    Test number
    176740173064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,234 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    156424472421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,165 miles (+884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    105953271407
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have very slight free play

  16. Pass32,281 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    222411580087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,254 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    411946699043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,185 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    453848498092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass30,185 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    644608598037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,254 miles (+2,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,254 miles
    Test number
    870992797015
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre walls cracking

  21. Pass25,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,876 miles
    Test number
    350553796098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T71 TUK

Does T71 TUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 TUK is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T71 TUK?
The MOT on T71 TUK is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 TUK done?
T71 TUK was recorded at 71,271 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,286 miles a year.
Has T71 TUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 TUK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T71 TUK 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 T71 TUK find?
T71 TUK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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