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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T740 MOAMOT history

T740 MOA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
33,461 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 MOA was last recorded at 33,461 miles on 26 May 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,184 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
1,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,461 miles
  • 2025 – 33,184 miles
  • 2024 – 32,878 miles
  • 2023 – 32,350 miles
  • 2022 – 31,790 miles
  • 2020 – 31,190 miles
  • 2019 – 29,451 miles
  • 2018 – 27,754 miles
  • 2017 – 26,396 miles
  • 2016 – 24,374 miles
  • 2015 – 23,040 miles
  • 2014 – 21,621 miles
  • 2013 – 19,658 miles
  • 2012 – 17,595 miles
  • 2011 – 15,765 miles
  • 2010 – 13,163 miles
  • 2009 – 10,676 miles
  • 2008 – 8,738 miles
  • 2007 – 8,025 miles
  • 2006 – 7,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread depth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    278116619625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail33,453 miles (+269)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,453 miles
    Test number
    342917525655
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

  3. Pass33,184 miles (+306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    281002147111
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass32,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    310098894181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,878 miles (+528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    273780944570
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,350 miles (+560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    854460135093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass31,790 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,790 miles
    Test number
    772652556373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    906697433067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail31,190 miles (+1,739)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    709605699764
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass29,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    479862689896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  11. Fail29,451 miles (+1,697)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    419158905866
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  12. Pass27,754 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,754 miles
    Test number
    596009175318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail27,745 miles (+1,349)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,745 miles
    Test number
    576271084505
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass26,396 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    662283460087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish in tread depth

  15. Fail26,283 miles (+1,909)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,283 miles
    Test number
    763465673797
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish in tread depth

  16. Pass24,374 miles (+1,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    885588073013
    • AdvisoryWear on front brake discs & brake pads low

  17. Pass23,040 miles (+1,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,040 miles
    Test number
    267907745487
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre splitting on outer wall

  18. Pass21,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,621 miles
    Test number
    905711354153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,621 miles (+1,963)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,621 miles
    Test number
    735820254121
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass19,658 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    367133343111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,595 miles (+1,830)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    616494992015
    • NoteNearside front worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass15,765 miles (+2,602)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,765 miles
    Test number
    997046641194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust in places
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  23. Pass13,163 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,163 miles
    Test number
    462241640135
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has multiple slashes too the outer side wall but none down to the cords.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has side wall surface cracking.

  24. Fail13,162 miles (+2,486)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,162 miles
    Test number
    461551540199
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has multiple slashes too the outer side wall but none down to the cords.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has side wall surface cracking.

  25. Pass10,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,676 miles
    Test number
    790621849141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,676 miles (+1,938)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,676 miles
    Test number
    964891749106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass8,738 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,738 miles
    Test number
    923965848127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,025 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,025 miles
    Test number
    654061257190
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass7,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,370 miles
    Test number
    300156046159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T740 MOA

Does T740 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T740 MOA is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T740 MOA?
The MOT on T740 MOA 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 T740 MOA done?
T740 MOA was recorded at 33,461 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
Has T740 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 MOA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T740 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 T740 MOA find?
T740 MOA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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