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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T730 MOAMOT history

T730 MOA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
128,091 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 MOA was last recorded at 128,091 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 2,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,721 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,370 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,091 miles
  • 2022 – 125,721 miles
  • 2021 – 123,285 miles
  • 2020 – 121,427 miles
  • 2019 – 119,137 miles
  • 2018 – 117,168 miles
  • 2017 – 115,372 miles
  • 2016 – 113,788 miles
  • 2015 – 111,817 miles
  • 2014 – 110,337 miles
  • 2013 – 109,395 miles
  • 2012 – 96,570 miles
  • 2011 – 80,748 miles
  • 2010 – 77,542 miles
  • 2009 – 48,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,091 miles (+2,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    508609421595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,721 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    485669190826
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass123,285 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    728795646176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,427 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    940652481988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass119,137 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    793966793630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,168 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,168 miles
    Test number
    996837547271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,372 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    771295029226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail115,298 miles (+1,510)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,298 miles
    Test number
    961967890269
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass113,788 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,788 miles
    Test number
    975967798474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    806007075018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,817 miles (+1,480)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    178807875072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail110,337 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    395376774047
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  13. Pass110,337 miles (+942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    796566274026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  14. Pass109,395 miles (+12,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    958147373094
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  15. Pass96,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    196836672064
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail96,570 miles (+15,822)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    297506272051
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass80,748 miles (+3,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    265567771040
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  18. Pass77,542 miles (+15,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,542 miles
    Test number
    203241650386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,345 miles (+14,264)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    761644200000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly stained
    • NoteRear number plate slightly stained

  20. Pass48,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    880412209064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T730 MOA

Does T730 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T730 MOA expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T730 MOA?
The MOT on T730 MOA expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T730 MOA done?
T730 MOA was recorded at 128,091 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has T730 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 MOA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T730 MOA 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 T730 MOA find?
T730 MOA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge and perished; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge and perished.

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