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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T79 PNBMOT history

T79 PNB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
97,877 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 PNB
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
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 PNB was last recorded at 97,877 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 7,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,254 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,623 miles
Average per year
3,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,877 miles
  • 2024 – 90,254 miles
  • 2023 – 82,206 miles
  • 2022 – 74,898 miles
  • 2021 – 74,336 miles
  • 2020 – 73,269 miles
  • 2019 – 70,831 miles
  • 2018 – 67,331 miles
  • 2017 – 64,229 miles
  • 2016 – 61,436 miles
  • 2015 – 58,829 miles
  • 2014 – 56,057 miles
  • 2013 – 53,055 miles
  • 2012 – 49,584 miles
  • 2011 – 46,429 miles
  • 2010 – 43,826 miles
  • 2009 – 41,039 miles
  • 2008 – 38,002 miles
  • 2007 – 35,093 miles
  • 2006 – 32,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,877 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    521718798097
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,877 miles (+7,623)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    130019575058
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,254 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,254 miles
    Test number
    489552842997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    503839342768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail82,206 miles (+7,308)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    989100000298
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,898 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    960512619818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,336 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    618267439853
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom ram, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,336 miles (+1,067)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    321690749218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom ram, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,269 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    615140872675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2-3mm and cracking

  10. Pass70,831 miles (+3,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    458784556668
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished 2-3mm
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass67,331 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    997841660466
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet poor but drivers side still providing enough washer fluid

  12. Pass64,229 miles (+2,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    548807044723
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre 2-3mm & worn on outer edge

  13. Pass61,436 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    146698582298
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking/perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings

  14. Pass58,829 miles (+2,772)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    115411215135
    • NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  15. Pass56,057 miles (+3,002)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    239915104457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in the top steering column

  16. Pass53,055 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    977036103158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in the steering column

  17. Fail53,055 miles (+3,471)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    117936403158
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in the steering column

  18. Pass49,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    247782102104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,584 miles (+3,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    768962402163
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass46,429 miles (+2,603)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    537678401182
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in the top steering column bush

  21. Pass43,826 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,826 miles
    Test number
    963997610145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass41,039 miles (+3,037)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    963147809102
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked

  23. Pass38,002 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    293080908119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    754222507141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,093 miles (+2,975)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    954481207187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Pass32,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    673108606180
    • NoteRear tyres cracked on outer edges 175/65 13

Questions about T79 PNB

Does T79 PNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 PNB expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 PNB?
The MOT on T79 PNB expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 PNB done?
T79 PNB was recorded at 97,877 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 3,465 miles a year.
Has T79 PNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 PNB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T79 PNB 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 T79 PNB find?
T79 PNB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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