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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T738 LANMOT history

T738 LAN is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
95,089 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T738 LAN
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T738 LAN was last recorded at 95,089 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 7,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2014: 57,520 miles, lower than 68,617 miles on 27 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,595 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,494 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,089 miles
  • 2020 – 87,595 miles
  • 2019 – 79,003 miles
  • 2018 – 77,965 miles
  • 2016 – 75,702 miles
  • 2015 – 67,743 miles
  • 2014 – 57,528 miles
  • 2013 – 68,617 miles
  • 2012 – 64,305 miles
  • 2011 – 61,236 miles
  • 2010 – 57,436 miles
  • 2009 – 53,785 miles
  • 2008 – 50,200 miles
  • 2007 – 46,432 miles
  • 2006 – 42,426 miles
  • 2005 – 37,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,089 miles (+7,494)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    910179147278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  2. Pass87,595 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    966777522755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,586 miles (+8,583)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    289869094759
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    692257831955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  5. Fail79,003 miles (+1,038)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    521278920448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  6. Pass77,965 miles (+2,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    253431731074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching heat shield.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,702 miles (+96)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    887775609214
    • AdvisoryNearside floor suspect fibre glass repair.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspect filler repair carried out to nearside rear outer sill area.

  8. Fail75,606 miles (+7,863)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    666636220450
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started under/around vehicle

  9. Pass67,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    463833463479
    • AdvisoryOil level very low
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  10. Fail67,743 miles (+10,215)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    981387916200
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak from rear silencer (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil level very low
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass57,528 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,528 miles
    Test number
    758893324339
    • 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)
    • NoteCracking around all four tyre sidewalls

  12. Fail57,520 miles (-11,097)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    425481824341
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteCracking around all four tyre sidewalls

  13. Pass68,617 miles (+4,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,617 miles
    Test number
    697781533366
    • NoteOil leak from auto gearbox sump area

  14. Pass64,305 miles (+3,069)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    189029142352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable chaffed

  15. Pass61,236 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    319189841361
    • NoteBad oil leak from auto sump pan
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front subframe

  16. Fail61,235 miles (+3,799)3 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    725118641317
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBad oil leak from auto sump pan
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front subframe

  17. Pass57,436 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    412999440345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteFront wish bone bushes perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre going out of shape

  18. Fail57,432 miles (+3,647)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,432 miles
    Test number
    152839240350
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteFront wish bone bushes perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre going out of shape

  19. Fail53,785 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    311489049366
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes rusty.

  20. Pass53,785 miles (+3,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    674399249326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes rusty.

  21. Pass50,200 miles (+3,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    614606548303
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to rust.

  22. Pass46,432 miles (+4,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,432 miles
    Test number
    442556347383
    • NoteCentre exhaust metal support bracket broken.

  23. Pass42,426 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    174805746330
    • NoteCENTRE SILENCER RUSTY & SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTY & WEAK

  24. Fail42,426 miles (+4,453)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    773405346335
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre silencer rusty & support bracket very rusty & weak. †

  25. Pass37,973 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,973 miles
    Test number
    833439335355
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about T738 LAN

Does T738 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T738 LAN expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T738 LAN?
The MOT on T738 LAN expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T738 LAN done?
T738 LAN was recorded at 95,089 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has T738 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T738 LAN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T738 LAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T738 LAN find?
T738 LAN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear sill damaged, and 3 more.

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