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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T816 AESMOT history

T816 AES is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
92,819 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T816 AES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T816 AES was last recorded at 92,819 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 2,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,455 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,364 miles
Average per year
2,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,819 miles
  • 2022 – 90,455 miles
  • 2021 – 86,402 miles
  • 2019 – 83,115 miles
  • 2018 – 80,437 miles
  • 2017 – 74,992 miles
  • 2016 – 68,201 miles
  • 2015 – 62,265 miles
  • 2014 – 61,849 miles
  • 2013 – 61,220 miles
  • 2012 – 60,507 miles
  • 2011 – 59,529 miles
  • 2010 – 58,227 miles
  • 2009 – 55,452 miles
  • 2008 – 52,024 miles
  • 2007 – 47,979 miles
  • 2006 – 44,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,819 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,819 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,819 miles
    Test number
    628691314532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,455 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    729331393699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,402 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    241065796336
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail86,400 miles (+3,285)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    290617653434
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,115 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    468424244394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,114 miles (+2,677)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    836850545464
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect Both front and rear (0.1 (c))

  7. Pass80,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    404029028571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,437 miles (+1)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    473071755968
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail80,436 miles (+5,444)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,436 miles
    Test number
    311276548225
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass74,992 miles (+6,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    560988873743
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS AND SUBFRAMES RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread cracking

  11. Pass68,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    432271185364
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail68,201 miles (+5,936)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    610867465195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass62,265 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    678058065023
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing 185/60/14

  14. Fail62,265 miles (+416)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    336635265038
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing 185/60/14

  15. Pass61,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    755731154017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,849 miles (+629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    349110854036
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass61,220 miles (+713)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    165773373419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass60,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    125767672052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,507 miles (+978)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    306495272017
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,529 miles (+1,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    998442161035
    • 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)

  21. Pass58,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    770908160035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail58,227 miles (+2,775)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    261828560077
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    660471069065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,452 miles (+3,428)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    612681069056
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass52,024 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    123831278089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    213378267025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,979 miles (+3,635)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    361518367031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass44,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    854243556071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,344 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    741063456099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T816 AES

Does T816 AES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T816 AES expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T816 AES?
The MOT on T816 AES expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T816 AES done?
T816 AES was recorded at 92,819 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 2,761 miles a year.
Has T816 AES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T816 AES has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T816 AES 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 T816 AES find?
T816 AES passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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