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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T745 EBMMOT history

T745 EBM is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,161 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T745 EBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T745 EBM was last recorded at 189,161 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,811 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
6,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,161 miles
  • 2024 – 187,811 miles
  • 2023 – 173,745 miles
  • 2021 – 151,347 miles
  • 2020 – 135,873 miles
  • 2019 – 109,241 miles
  • 2018 – 89,131 miles
  • 2017 – 75,130 miles
  • 2016 – 72,392 miles
  • 2015 – 70,122 miles
  • 2014 – 68,260 miles
  • 2013 – 66,441 miles
  • 2012 – 64,373 miles
  • 2011 – 62,660 miles
  • 2010 – 61,099 miles
  • 2009 – 59,849 miles
  • 2008 – 58,206 miles
  • 2007 – 56,247 miles
  • 2006 – 53,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED LIMITING INSPECTION

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,161 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,161 miles
    Test number
    687392413373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED LIMITING INSPECTION

  2. Fail189,161 miles (+1,350)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,161 miles
    Test number
    240381340957
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED LIMITING INSPECTION

  3. Pass187,811 miles (+14,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,811 miles
    Test number
    545807411632
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass173,745 miles (+22,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,745 miles
    Test number
    506331287140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,347 miles (+15,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,347 miles
    Test number
    971289505048
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,873 miles (+26,632)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,873 miles
    Test number
    725517997912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,241 miles (+20,110)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,241 miles
    Test number
    122188102515
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,131 miles (+14,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    152309555359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass75,130 miles (+2,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,130 miles
    Test number
    659453202219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass72,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    964550524538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,392 miles (+2,270)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    345837171430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass70,122 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    178767195083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    185555694059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail68,260 miles (+1,819)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    736695894047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail66,441 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    165394193478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass66,441 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    387334293055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,373 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    995177782047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,660 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    538205091070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass62,660 miles (+1,561)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    748745891012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass61,099 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    333597490007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,849 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    943737199022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,206 miles (+1,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,206 miles
    Test number
    932151998047
    • NoteRear section of exhaust rusty and slight blow

  23. Pass56,247 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    781150807119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    703450006166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T745 EBM

Does T745 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T745 EBM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T745 EBM?
The MOT on T745 EBM is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T745 EBM done?
T745 EBM was recorded at 189,161 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
Has T745 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T745 EBM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T745 EBM 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 T745 EBM find?
T745 EBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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