Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T779 LKLMOT history
T779 LKL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2024
- Mileage
- 139,158 mi
- At MOT on 24 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T779 LKL
- 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
- 9 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T779 LKL was last recorded at 139,158 miles on 24 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,158 miles · 22 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,158 miles
- 2022 – 126,705 miles
- 2021 – 120,840 miles
- 2019 – 119,593 miles
- 2018 – 118,079 miles
- 2017 – 116,277 miles
- 2016 – 113,447 miles
- 2015 – 109,400 miles
- 2014 – 99,513 miles
- 2013 – 96,073 miles
- 2012 – 91,310 miles
- 2011 – 86,088 miles
- 2010 – 73,292 miles
- 2009 – 64,403 miles
- 2008 – 55,739 miles
- 2007 – 43,409 miles
- 2006 – 39,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,158 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust noisy heat shield weld broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 139,158 miles
- Test number
- 268471840581
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail139,158 miles (+12,453)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,158 miles
- Test number
- 369113860452
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,705 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 126,705 miles
- Test number
- 440126595783
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy heat shield weld broken (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail126,699 miles (+5,859)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,699 miles
- Test number
- 531021602233
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy heat shield weld broken (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,840 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 120,840 miles
- Test number
- 525857018070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,840 miles (+1,247)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,840 miles
- Test number
- 491548664009
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,593 miles (+1,514)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 119,593 miles
- Test number
- 104647319122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,079 miles (+1,802)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 118,079 miles
- Test number
- 643457805934
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres fairly close to limit
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to perish
Pass116,277 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 116,277 miles
- Test number
- 651439278069
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to limit
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to perish on outside wall
Pass113,447 miles (+4,047)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,447 miles
- Test number
- 203998960084
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres outer walls slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside front brake hose perishing sdlightly
- AdvisoryVery slight noise offside front wheel bearing
Pass109,400 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 109,400 miles
- Test number
- 165486675174
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/S Registration plate light showing 50%
Fail109,386 miles (+9,873)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,386 miles
- Test number
- 469075275182
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/S Registration plate light showing 50%
Pass99,513 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 99,513 miles
- Test number
- 917984114231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,073 miles (+4,763)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 96,073 miles
- Test number
- 719589703111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,310 miles (+5,222)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 91,310 miles
- Test number
- 286563672005
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing from inside edge
Pass86,088 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 86,088 miles
- Test number
- 998009881082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,087 miles (+12,795)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,087 miles
- Test number
- 107168581447
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass73,292 miles (+8,889)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,292 miles
- Test number
- 133218070432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,403 miles (+8,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,403 miles
- Test number
- 843631999015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail55,739 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,739 miles
- Test number
- 414491898099
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass55,739 miles (+12,330)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 55,739 miles
- Test number
- 570391298059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,409 miles (+4,159)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 43,409 miles
- Test number
- 111002077043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,250 miles
- Test number
- 110754276083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T779 LKL
- Does T779 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T779 LKL expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T779 LKL?
- The MOT on T779 LKL expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T779 LKL done?
- T779 LKL was recorded at 139,158 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 5,812 miles a year.
- Has T779 LKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T779 LKL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T779 LKL 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 T779 LKL find?
- T779 LKL passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.
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