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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T76 ABVMOT history

T76 ABV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
83,084 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T76 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T76 ABV was last recorded at 83,084 miles on 22 May 2024, 5,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,429 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,655 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,084 miles
  • 2023 – 77,429 miles
  • 2022 – 66,585 miles
  • 2021 – 58,002 miles
  • 2020 – 49,199 miles
  • 2016 – 48,121 miles
  • 2015 – 44,758 miles
  • 2014 – 40,622 miles
  • 2013 – 38,025 miles
  • 2012 – 29,690 miles
  • 2011 – 26,577 miles
  • 2010 – 18,574 miles
  • 2009 – 16,470 miles
  • 2008 – 16,098 miles
  • 2007 – 12,754 miles
  • 2006 – 10,783 miles
  • 2005 – 8,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,084 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    790449077528
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,084 miles (+5,655)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    967313266133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,429 miles (+10,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    218842564190
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK ON CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,585 miles (+8,583)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    833863923700
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked still can be read (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    910159977387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,001 miles (+8,802)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    226619994561
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    982774768866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail49,199 miles (+1,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    636018677743
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass48,121 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    813657458577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,758 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,758 miles
    Test number
    926998257210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,622 miles (+2,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    367480794480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Pass38,025 miles (+8,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    307053563400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass29,690 miles (+3,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    319473862263
    • 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)

  14. Pass26,577 miles (+2,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,577 miles
    Test number
    667086951200
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail24,260 miles (+5,686)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,260 miles
    Test number
    477882751294
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOuter Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre is low

  16. Pass18,574 miles (+2,104)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,574 miles
    Test number
    572596350251
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust backbox
    • NoteDamage to offside front door mirror
    • NoteDamage to rear back panel

  17. Pass16,470 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,470 miles
    Test number
    263183259120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,098 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,098 miles
    Test number
    351214758194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,754 miles (+1,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,754 miles
    Test number
    241423717236
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass10,783 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,783 miles
    Test number
    664284616272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    8,713 miles
    Test number
    302566235372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T76 ABV

Does T76 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T76 ABV expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T76 ABV?
The MOT on T76 ABV expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T76 ABV done?
T76 ABV was recorded at 83,084 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has T76 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T76 ABV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T76 ABV 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 T76 ABV find?
T76 ABV passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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