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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T78 TUKMOT history

T78 TUK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 66,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
66,978 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 TUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T78 TUK was last recorded at 66,978 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,004 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,978 miles
  • 2025 – 65,004 miles
  • 2024 – 63,945 miles
  • 2023 – 63,740 miles
  • 2022 – 63,335 miles
  • 2021 – 63,038 miles
  • 2020 – 62,842 miles
  • 2019 – 62,170 miles
  • 2018 – 61,255 miles
  • 2017 – 60,534 miles
  • 2016 – 58,645 miles
  • 2015 – 56,696 miles
  • 2014 – 54,716 miles
  • 2013 – 52,669 miles
  • 2012 – 50,955 miles
  • 2011 – 49,064 miles
  • 2010 – 46,990 miles
  • 2009 – 45,971 miles
  • 2008 – 43,296 miles
  • 2007 – 39,075 miles
  • 2006 – 34,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,978 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml tell tale inop (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,978 miles (+1,974)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,978 miles
    Test number
    593280182136
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml tell tale inop (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass65,004 miles (+1,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    941732006352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded

  3. Pass63,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,945 miles
    Test number
    843978306745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,945 miles (+205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,945 miles
    Test number
    766780917016
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass63,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,740 miles
    Test number
    399144490708
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail63,740 miles (+405)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,740 miles
    Test number
    205870665254
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,335 miles
    Test number
    261491260380
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,335 miles (+297)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,335 miles
    Test number
    961590411136
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    828592072072
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,037 miles (+195)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    513668405022
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    802424644817
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail62,842 miles (+672)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    349572255859
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    212659129195
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail62,170 miles (+915)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    995535869289
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass61,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    789952160894
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Fail61,255 miles (+721)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    878338470035
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  17. Pass60,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    678644579493
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail60,534 miles (+1,889)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    762556056246
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass58,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    153175056223
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail58,645 miles (+1,949)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    415289838547
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass56,696 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    897050565197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail56,696 miles (+1,980)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    115930965142
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass54,716 miles (+2,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    457961064101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail52,669 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    186938643143
    • 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)

  25. Pass52,669 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    587548343191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,955 miles (+1,891)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    669860052149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front brakes slight binding

  27. Pass49,064 miles (+2,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,064 miles
    Test number
    238539451464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass46,990 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    363845760167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,971 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    333290469151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass43,296 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    212690348164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,903 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    241225908171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass39,075 miles (+4,416)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,075 miles
    Test number
    671208907103
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
    • NoteRear brakes a little "grabby"

  33. Pass34,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,659 miles
    Test number
    253318726487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 TUK

Does T78 TUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 TUK expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 TUK?
The MOT on T78 TUK expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 TUK done?
T78 TUK was recorded at 66,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has T78 TUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 TUK has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T78 TUK 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 T78 TUK find?
T78 TUK failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml tell tale inop; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 3 more.

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