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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T788 LLBMOT history

T788 LLB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,989 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 LLB
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 LLB was last recorded at 128,989 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,316 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,989 miles
  • 2024 – 128,316 miles
  • 2020 – 124,188 miles
  • 2018 – 119,934 miles
  • 2017 – 42,487 miles
  • 2016 – 30,095 miles
  • 2015 – 24,851 miles
  • 2014 – 24,487 miles
  • 2013 – 20,857 miles
  • 2012 – 19,580 miles
  • 2011 – 19,115 miles
  • 2010 – 18,806 miles
  • 2009 – 18,501 miles
  • 2008 – 18,157 miles
  • 2007 – 17,769 miles
  • 2006 – 17,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,989 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,989 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    556476713741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,316 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,316 miles
    Test number
    639708270938
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail128,308 miles (+4,120)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    163334591410
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    684525727895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,188 miles (+4,254)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    285281717979
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,934 miles
    Test number
    671181786465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,934 miles (+77,447)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,934 miles
    Test number
    343018236123
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass42,487 miles (+12,392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    398954041814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    116647470589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,095 miles (+5,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    202210392748
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass24,851 miles (+364)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    596837665115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth Front tyres have cracked side walls.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has cracked side walls.
    • NoteO/S/R Pos.lamp dim.

  12. Pass24,487 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,487 miles
    Test number
    617057564195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,857 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    936296383029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,580 miles
    Test number
    628593192078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,580 miles (+465)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,580 miles
    Test number
    405533292074
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is perishing.
    • NoteSlight freeplay in rear wheel bearings.

  16. Pass19,115 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,115 miles
    Test number
    698600191020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,806 miles (+305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,806 miles
    Test number
    490831290057
    • NoteAdvise offside front window not working

  18. Pass18,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,501 miles
    Test number
    450092499019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,501 miles (+344)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,501 miles
    Test number
    110821899487
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass18,157 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,157 miles
    Test number
    422271298056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass17,769 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,769 miles
    Test number
    761633597014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,024 miles
    Test number
    784133196035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T788 LLB

Does T788 LLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 LLB is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 LLB?
The MOT on T788 LLB is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 LLB done?
T788 LLB was recorded at 128,989 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has T788 LLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 LLB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T788 LLB 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 T788 LLB find?
T788 LLB passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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