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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T783 MBDMOT history

T783 MBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2024
Mileage
72,844 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 MBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 MBD was last recorded at 72,844 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 1,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2009: 44,363 miles, lower than 471,369 miles on 5 Nov 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,175 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,669 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,844 miles
  • 2022 – 71,175 miles
  • 2021 – 70,805 miles
  • 2020 – 70,178 miles
  • 2019 – 69,593 miles
  • 2018 – 68,343 miles
  • 2017 – 66,875 miles
  • 2016 – 64,669 miles
  • 2015 – 61,979 miles
  • 2014 – 59,135 miles
  • 2013 – 56,665 miles
  • 2012 – 54,089 miles
  • 2011 – 51,734 miles
  • 2010 – 48,386 miles
  • 2009 – 44,363 miles
  • 2008 – 471,369 miles
  • 2007 – 38,057 miles
  • 2006 – 34,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,844 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    142284478978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,175 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    818732146255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,805 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    406274255593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,178 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    843850469852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,593 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    157913201609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass68,343 miles (+1,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    984743734373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass66,875 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    294134895117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.A.1)
  8. Pass64,669 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    198457370202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,979 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    953377489937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,135 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    865243184236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,665 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    286827093265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,089 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,089 miles
    Test number
    439363692229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,734 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    789179491267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,386 miles
    Test number
    443867500478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,384 miles (+4,021)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    314497700397
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
  16. Pass44,363 miles (-427,006)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    603011309326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass471,369 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    471,369 miles
    Test number
    864370118341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S rear tyre deteriorated
  18. Fail41,369 miles (+3,312)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,369 miles
    Test number
    441090618438
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S rear tyre deteriorated
  19. Pass38,057 miles (+3,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    914202117359
    • Note175/65/13 rear tyres deteriorated
  20. Pass34,479 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    661963696291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront pads on limit

Questions about T783 MBD

Does T783 MBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 MBD expired on 7 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 MBD?
The MOT on T783 MBD expired on 7 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 MBD done?
T783 MBD was recorded at 72,844 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has T783 MBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 MBD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on T783 MBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T783 MBD find?
T783 MBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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