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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T81 CGUMOT history

T81 CGU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2024
Mileage
122,057 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 CGU
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 CGU was last recorded at 122,057 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 5,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,660 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,397 miles
Average per year
4,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,057 miles
  • 2022 – 116,660 miles
  • 2021 – 111,926 miles
  • 2020 – 104,415 miles
  • 2019 – 98,380 miles
  • 2018 – 95,422 miles
  • 2017 – 91,714 miles
  • 2016 – 87,711 miles
  • 2015 – 83,804 miles
  • 2014 – 80,061 miles
  • 2013 – 76,288 miles
  • 2012 – 73,704 miles
  • 2011 – 69,998 miles
  • 2010 – 64,726 miles
  • 2009 – 59,472 miles
  • 2008 – 55,142 miles
  • 2007 – 50,956 miles
  • 2006 – 47,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,057 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,057 miles (+5,397)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    379672400260
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,660 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,660 miles
    Test number
    881645027706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    177169010789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,926 miles (+7,511)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    992955584413
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,415 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    716529200721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    725971330313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,380 miles (+2,958)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    552759971318
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,422 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    721464352095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,714 miles
    Test number
    391609734763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail91,713 miles (+4,002)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    193171018166
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass87,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    928390280201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail87,711 miles (+3,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    970052255287
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    512373470040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,804 miles (+3,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    164763803730
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass80,061 miles (+3,773)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    367394144470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass76,288 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    136244533274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre detiorated on side walls

  17. Fail76,288 miles (+2,584)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    197454933210
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre detiorated on side walls

  18. Pass73,704 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    188274752295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail73,704 miles (+3,706)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    358704352458
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass69,998 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    786895931275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail69,998 miles (+5,272)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    418515431204
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass64,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    292026840223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,726 miles (+5,254)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    322606740419
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass59,472 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    412964649247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,142 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    234659538270
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass55,142 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    444459238269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,956 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    701500557219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    394106996496
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T81 CGU

Does T81 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 CGU expired on 9 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 CGU?
The MOT on T81 CGU expired on 9 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 CGU done?
T81 CGU was recorded at 122,057 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 4,431 miles a year.
Has T81 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 CGU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T81 CGU 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 T81 CGU find?
T81 CGU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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