Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T794 TGAMOT history
T794 TGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,826 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 116,826 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T794 TGA
- 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
- 12 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T794 TGA was last recorded at 116,826 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Sept 2017: 96,615 miles, lower than 98,539 miles on 8 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 116,826 miles · 3 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,826 miles
- 2023 – 110,700 miles
- 2022 – 105,560 miles
- 2021 – 104,277 miles
- 2020 – 103,333 miles
- 2019 – 102,005 miles
- 2018 – 100,725 miles
- 2017 – 96,615 miles
- 2016 – 98,539 miles
- 2015 – 93,583 miles
- 2014 – 86,096 miles
- 2013 – 77,348 miles
- 2012 – 70,237 miles
- 2011 – 64,632 miles
- 2010 – 55,205 miles
- 2009 – 46,794 miles
- 2008 – 43,111 miles
- 2007 – 39,621 miles
- 2006 – 34,433 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,826 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in rear clips (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from various joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAdvise rear axle beam heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Advise slight travel on foot brake
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Advise slight wear drivers seat back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,826 miles16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 116,826 miles
- Test number
- 925879218889
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in rear clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from various joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryAdvise rear axle beam heavily corroded
Fail116,826 miles (+6,126)4 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,826 miles
- Test number
- 177630819095
- MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle main mount bush's (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in rear clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryAdvise rear axle beam heavily corroded
Pass110,700 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 110,700 miles
- Test number
- 240698135804
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryAdvise slight travel on foot brake
- AdvisoryAdvise slight wear drivers seat back
Fail110,699 miles (+5,139)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,699 miles
- Test number
- 889690129897
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryAdvise slight travel on foot brake
- AdvisoryAdvise slight wear drivers seat back
Pass105,560 miles (+1,283)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 105,560 miles
- Test number
- 768171406031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,277 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,277 miles
- Test number
- 761857538109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,333 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 103,333 miles
- Test number
- 615101436775
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail103,315 miles (+1,310)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,315 miles
- Test number
- 535713573942
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,005 miles (+1,280)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,005 miles
- Test number
- 955282917233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass100,725 miles (+4,110)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,725 miles
- Test number
- 102033598678
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,615 miles (-1,924)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,615 miles
- Test number
- 788132582596
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass98,539 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 98,539 miles
- Test number
- 801638013226
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
Pass93,583 miles (+7,487)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,583 miles
- Test number
- 636431375154
- NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
Pass86,096 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,096 miles
- Test number
- 598709774154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,868 miles (+8,520)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,868 miles
- Test number
- 288142274462
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass77,348 miles (+7,111)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 77,348 miles
- Test number
- 956651663128
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
- NoteOil leak from engine.Monitor
- NotePower assisted steering pipes corroding
- NoteRear number plate deteroirated
Pass70,237 miles (+5,605)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,237 miles
- Test number
- 196768052196
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- NoteExhaust rear box baffles loose
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear brake pipes becoming corroded
- NoteTracking may be required
Pass64,632 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 64,632 miles
- Test number
- 128784971184
- NoteExhaust very rusty and rear baffles loose
- NoteRear brake hoses becoming old
Fail64,632 miles (+9,427)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,632 miles
- Test number
- 776694871188
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteExhaust very rusty and rear baffles loose
- NoteRear brake hoses becoming old
Pass55,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 55,205 miles
- Test number
- 462462070175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,205 miles (+8,411)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,205 miles
- Test number
- 522592170157
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail46,794 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,794 miles
- Test number
- 184135379188
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass46,794 miles (+3,683)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,794 miles
- Test number
- 541905479172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,111 miles (+3,490)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,111 miles
- Test number
- 114775778159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,621 miles (+5,188)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,621 miles
- Test number
- 732314777199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,433 miles
- Test number
- 112225476170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,433 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,433 miles
- Test number
- 453235276102
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWheel alignment is advisable.
Questions about T794 TGA
- Does T794 TGA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T794 TGA expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T794 TGA?
- The MOT on T794 TGA expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T794 TGA done?
- T794 TGA was recorded at 116,826 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
- Has T794 TGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T794 TGA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T794 TGA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T794 TGA find?
- T794 TGA passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 16 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in rear clips; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from various joints; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 13 more.
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