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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T749 LHBMOT history

T749 LHB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
95,132 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 LHB
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 LHB was last recorded at 95,132 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,244 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
888 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,132 miles
  • 2023 – 94,244 miles
  • 2022 – 93,710 miles
  • 2021 – 91,708 miles
  • 2020 – 89,511 miles
  • 2019 – 87,810 miles
  • 2018 – 85,135 miles
  • 2017 – 81,363 miles
  • 2016 – 76,594 miles
  • 2015 – 70,582 miles
  • 2014 – 67,409 miles
  • 2013 – 63,655 miles
  • 2012 – 60,397 miles
  • 2011 – 56,989 miles
  • 2010 – 53,120 miles
  • 2009 – 49,583 miles
  • 2008 – 44,947 miles
  • 2007 – 41,181 miles
  • 2006 – 37,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,132 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,132 miles (+888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    347038352669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,244 miles (+534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    474618427056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass93,710 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    903421442353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass91,708 miles (+2,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    108696583653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass89,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    847067253446
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail89,511 miles (+1,701)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    197598063514
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass87,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    459781531296
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail87,810 miles (+2,675)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    647477696860
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass85,135 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    530717523629
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,135 miles (+3,772)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    325243360431
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,363 miles (+4,769)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    595479684261
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded / worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass76,594 miles (+6,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    153722733065
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass70,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    605641725154
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail70,582 miles (+3,173)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    797991125125
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass67,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    986731324126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,406 miles (+3,751)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    779861724184
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass63,655 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    509052723180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,397 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,397 miles
    Test number
    375525822146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,989 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,989 miles
    Test number
    458803021117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,120 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,120 miles
    Test number
    250719010184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,583 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    812758219151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    100942928124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,947 miles (+3,766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    350312128142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass41,181 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    313347717190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    272455316432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T749 LHB

Does T749 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T749 LHB expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T749 LHB?
The MOT on T749 LHB expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T749 LHB done?
T749 LHB was recorded at 95,132 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has T749 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 LHB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T749 LHB 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 T749 LHB find?
T749 LHB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear; nearside rear lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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