Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T796 BWLMOT history
T796 BWL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 85,065 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T796 BWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Aug 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T796 BWL was last recorded at 85,065 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 84,814 miles · 1 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 251 miles
- Average per year
- 2,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 85,065 miles
- 2023 – 84,814 miles
- 2022 – 84,537 miles
- 2021 – 84,363 miles
- 2020 – 84,107 miles
- 2019 – 83,828 miles
- 2018 – 83,556 miles
- 2017 – 83,203 miles
- 2016 – 82,759 miles
- 2015 – 82,420 miles
- 2014 – 82,167 miles
- 2013 – 81,517 miles
- 2012 – 76,652 miles
- 2011 – 71,465 miles
- 2010 – 65,918 miles
- 2009 – 60,582 miles
- 2008 – 55,389 miles
- 2007 – 50,066 miles
- 2006 – 44,473 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,065 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F Full pipe need to change as soon as passable (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,065 miles (+251)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 85,065 miles
- Test number
- 758432923379
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F Full pipe need to change as soon as passable (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass84,814 miles (+277)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 84,814 miles
- Test number
- 168594794621
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Full pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass84,537 miles (+174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,537 miles
- Test number
- 738323380597
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R Full pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass84,363 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 372990797250
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,363 miles (+256)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 355392311615
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,107 miles (+279)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 84,107 miles
- Test number
- 445682880890
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,828 miles (+272)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 83,828 miles
- Test number
- 453186490219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,556 miles (+353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 83,556 miles
- Test number
- 919921291344
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass83,203 miles (+444)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 83,203 miles
- Test number
- 401407064615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,759 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,759 miles
- Test number
- 243074505684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,420 miles (+253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 82,420 miles
- Test number
- 268010675030
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass82,167 miles (+650)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 82,167 miles
- Test number
- 725224764018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteGearbox gearshift seal leaking
Pass81,517 miles (+4,865)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,517 miles
- Test number
- 238488853050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,652 miles (+5,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,652 miles
- Test number
- 558946142042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,465 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,465 miles
- Test number
- 308930861064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,918 miles (+5,336)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 65,918 miles
- Test number
- 290858540078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,582 miles (+5,193)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,582 miles
- Test number
- 141084359016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,389 miles (+5,323)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,389 miles
- Test number
- 764487658050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,066 miles (+5,593)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,066 miles
- Test number
- 192079657000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 44,473 miles
- Test number
- 560416746065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T796 BWL
- Does T796 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T796 BWL expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T796 BWL?
- The MOT on T796 BWL expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T796 BWL done?
- T796 BWL was recorded at 85,065 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 2,260 miles a year.
- Has T796 BWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T796 BWL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on T796 BWL 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 T796 BWL find?
- T796 BWL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r - n/s/f & o/s/f full pipe need to change as soon as passable; rear service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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