Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
T80 MSUMOT history
T80 MSU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 144,985 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,208 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T80 MSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T80 MSU was last recorded at 144,985 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jul 2010: 60,603 miles, lower than 525,511 miles on 29 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 143,386 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,599 miles
- Average per year
- 6,208 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,985 miles
- 2024 – 143,386 miles
- 2023 – 137,648 miles
- 2022 – 130,319 miles
- 2019 – 127,808 miles
- 2018 – 125,156 miles
- 2016 – 107,564 miles
- 2015 – 96,611 miles
- 2014 – 85,686 miles
- 2013 – 82,081 miles
- 2012 – 76,559 miles
- 2011 – 69,405 miles
- 2010 – 60,603 miles
- 2009 – 525,511 miles
- 2008 – 45,184 miles
- 2007 – 35,024 miles
- 2006 – 23,955 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,985 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,985 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 144,985 miles
- Test number
- 767866101022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,386 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 143,386 miles
- Test number
- 128712452897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,324 miles (+5,676)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,324 miles
- Test number
- 744127466056
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass137,648 miles (+7,329)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 137,648 miles
- Test number
- 185042560780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass130,319 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 130,319 miles
- Test number
- 973889269441
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing or insecure
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail130,315 miles (+2,507)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,315 miles
- Test number
- 364308054160
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not illuminating number plate (Lens in poor condition) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing or insecure
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass127,808 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,808 miles
- Test number
- 998706182660
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,156 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,156 miles
- Test number
- 174556536109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,155 miles (+17,591)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,155 miles
- Test number
- 543262283928
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass107,564 miles (+10,953)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,564 miles
- Test number
- 891369686516
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass96,611 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 96,611 miles
- Test number
- 808223675199
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Fail96,611 miles (+10,925)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,611 miles
- Test number
- 238273275478
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,686 miles (+3,605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 85,686 miles
- Test number
- 348039974188
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass82,081 miles (+5,522)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 82,081 miles
- Test number
- 306470203210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFRONT DISCS CORRODED
Fail76,559 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,559 miles
- Test number
- 175149992142
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass76,559 miles (+7,154)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 76,559 miles
- Test number
- 597809692160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,405 miles (+8,802)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,405 miles
- Test number
- 537236801272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,603 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,603 miles
- Test number
- 353747900259
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass60,603 miles (-464,908)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,603 miles
- Test number
- 964217900219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass525,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 525,511 miles
- Test number
- 950470719257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,551 miles (+7,367)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,551 miles
- Test number
- 431680119236
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,184 miles (+10,160)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 45,184 miles
- Test number
- 624260518262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,024 miles (+11,069)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 35,024 miles
- Test number
- 393861317201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,955 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 23,955 miles
- Test number
- 473925206297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T80 MSU
- Does T80 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 MSU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T80 MSU?
- The MOT on T80 MSU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T80 MSU done?
- T80 MSU was recorded at 144,985 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,208 miles a year.
- Has T80 MSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T80 MSU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T80 MSU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T80 MSU find?
- T80 MSU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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