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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T766 LKLMOT history

T766 LKL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
63,986 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T766 LKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T766 LKL was last recorded at 63,986 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2021: 60,390 miles, lower than 104,168 miles on 11 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,805 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,986 miles
  • 2022 – 61,805 miles
  • 2021 – 60,393 miles
  • 2019 – 104,168 miles
  • 2018 – 104,146 miles
  • 2017 – 104,128 miles
  • 2016 – 103,818 miles
  • 2015 – 102,305 miles
  • 2014 – 96,651 miles
  • 2013 – 87,997 miles
  • 2012 – 81,698 miles
  • 2011 – 74,782 miles
  • 2010 – 70,094 miles
  • 2009 – 68,778 miles
  • 2008 – 65,420 miles
  • 2007 – 57,751 miles
  • 2006 – 50,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front sill slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,986 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    853833447252
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail63,986 miles (+2,181)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    757500522100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,805 miles (+1,412)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    520045533452
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass60,393 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    887446427972
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail60,390 miles3 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,390 miles
    Test number
    439610772861
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    806761813297
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil pressure light flashing

  7. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    841288862335
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on

  8. Pass104,168 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    454112729890
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail104,168 miles (+22)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    115701813373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass104,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,146 miles
    Test number
    822382381645
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail104,146 miles (+18)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,146 miles
    Test number
    126523921188
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,128 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    273303372013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill slightly damaged

  13. Fail104,128 miles (+310)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    171018171346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill slightly damaged

  14. Pass103,818 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    227160021634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,305 miles (+5,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    449033055085
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damged to o/side sill

  16. Pass96,651 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    519596454060
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail96,649 miles (+8,652)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    195206854444
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail87,997 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    565863963070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,997 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    917053163083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,698 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    195334442490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,782 miles
    Test number
    376242441065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail74,776 miles (+4,682)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    145672641033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass70,094 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,094 miles
    Test number
    622233450054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    202764359086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,778 miles (+3,358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    522834159003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass65,420 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    802356058074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,751 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,751 miles
    Test number
    362215247093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    593903456042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T766 LKL

Does T766 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T766 LKL expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T766 LKL?
The MOT on T766 LKL expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T766 LKL done?
T766 LKL was recorded at 63,986 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 786 miles a year.
Has T766 LKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T766 LKL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T766 LKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T766 LKL find?
T766 LKL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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