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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T74 FKVMOT history

T74 FKV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
97,392 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 FKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 FKV was last recorded at 97,392 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 6,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,796 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,596 miles
Average per year
3,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,392 miles
  • 2023 – 90,796 miles
  • 2022 – 82,017 miles
  • 2021 – 79,615 miles
  • 2020 – 77,250 miles
  • 2019 – 72,831 miles
  • 2018 – 70,755 miles
  • 2016 – 70,546 miles
  • 2015 – 67,381 miles
  • 2014 – 63,492 miles
  • 2013 – 60,343 miles
  • 2012 – 57,602 miles
  • 2011 – 55,301 miles
  • 2010 – 53,627 miles
  • 2009 – 50,791 miles
  • 2008 – 47,333 miles
  • 2007 – 43,687 miles
  • 2006 – 37,781 miles
  • 2005 – 33,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,392 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All brake pipes are greased and difficult to inspect fully

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,392 miles (+6,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,392 miles
    Test number
    379396812505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,796 miles (+8,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    166709649022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,017 miles (+2,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    330356047157
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to limiter vavle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass79,615 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    991706657392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,250 miles (+4,419)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    205622189948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes around the servo are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,831 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    862772420381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are greased and difficult to inspect fully
    • AdvisoryNearside and off side front tyres split and perished but no ply or cords showing
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres split and perished but no ply or cords showing

  7. Fail72,831 miles (+2,076)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    358255306818
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill area [weld repair not fully welded ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are greased and difficult to inspect fully
    • AdvisoryNearside and off side front tyres split and perished but no ply or cords showing
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres split and perished but no ply or cords showing

  8. Pass70,755 miles (+209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    928210576259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryAll underside undersealed

  9. Pass70,546 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,546 miles
    Test number
    585886516176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,381 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,381 miles
    Test number
    208075853310
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail67,356 miles (+3,864)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    901986246867
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass63,492 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,492 miles
    Test number
    346016984481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,343 miles (+2,741)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    397297983278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust detorrated

  14. Pass57,602 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,602 miles
    Test number
    317360792406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail57,587 miles (+2,286)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    335589782299
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass55,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    327035181262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail55,301 miles (+1,674)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    417415481285
    • Repaired at testNearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass53,627 miles (+2,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    370436380482
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass50,791 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    963919989238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    960211498277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail47,333 miles (+3,646)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    610161798241
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass43,687 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    324584687492
    • 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)

  23. Pass37,781 miles (+4,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    813249386228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass33,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,191 miles
    Test number
    992250895245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T74 FKV

Does T74 FKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T74 FKV expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T74 FKV?
The MOT on T74 FKV expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T74 FKV done?
T74 FKV was recorded at 97,392 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
Has T74 FKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 FKV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T74 FKV 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 T74 FKV find?
T74 FKV passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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