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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T749 LKEMOT history

T749 LKE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2024
Mileage
132,153 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 LKE was last recorded at 132,153 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,153 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,153 miles
  • 2022 – 120,172 miles
  • 2021 – 95,312 miles
  • 2020 – 66,399 miles
  • 2019 – 47,775 miles
  • 2018 – 38,837 miles
  • 2017 – 32,506 miles
  • 2016 – 27,300 miles
  • 2008 – 26,420 miles
  • 2007 – 24,723 miles
  • 2006 – 22,720 miles
  • 2005 – 20,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inboard ,rearmost mounting (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,153 miles
    Test number
    893455795070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inboard ,rearmost mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,153 miles (+11,981)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,153 miles
    Test number
    501501086970
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inboard, forward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,172 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    886897289117
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail120,172 miles (+24,860)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    100680427888
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,312 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    839345401542
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail95,312 miles (+28,913)1 dangerous5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    638192648438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/13 hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass66,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    490578978267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail66,399 miles (+18,624)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    707796242783
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass47,775 miles (+8,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    753112878590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass38,837 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    198292213481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,506 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,506 miles
    Test number
    335268498879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,300 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    342764164740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,420 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,420 miles
    Test number
    242686648219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,723 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    493995417205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,720 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    902276626288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,790 miles
    Test number
    151135845230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T749 LKE

Does T749 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T749 LKE expired on 5 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T749 LKE?
The MOT on T749 LKE expired on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T749 LKE done?
T749 LKE was recorded at 132,153 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 6,215 miles a year.
Has T749 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 LKE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T749 LKE 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 LKE find?
T749 LKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inboard ,rearmost mounting.

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