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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T81 CGXMOT history

T81 CGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
118,263 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 CGX
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 CGX was last recorded at 118,263 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 10,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,791 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,472 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,263 miles
  • 2023 – 107,791 miles
  • 2022 – 93,414 miles
  • 2021 – 92,117 miles
  • 2020 – 88,484 miles
  • 2019 – 88,006 miles
  • 2018 – 87,003 miles
  • 2017 – 85,629 miles
  • 2016 – 84,714 miles
  • 2015 – 84,331 miles
  • 2014 – 84,007 miles
  • 2013 – 82,779 miles
  • 2012 – 81,063 miles
  • 2011 – 78,535 miles
  • 2010 – 76,857 miles
  • 2009 – 74,740 miles
  • 2008 – 72,841 miles
  • 2007 – 72,004 miles
  • 2006 – 70,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,263 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,263 miles (+10,472)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,263 miles
    Test number
    377860192537
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,791 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,791 miles
    Test number
    477884677059
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail107,790 miles (+14,376)3 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,790 miles
    Test number
    971031120497
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass93,414 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    641363393730
    • AdvisoryFront both front flexi hose cracking

  5. Pass92,117 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    540662344411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,484 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    867006406173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass88,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    259021541638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,006 miles (+1,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    814556107942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,003 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    267642877757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,629 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    973221719621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,714 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,714 miles
    Test number
    259385405115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,331 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    215221095047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,007 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    486524284034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    578326383089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,779 miles (+1,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    256746183080
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass81,063 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,063 miles
    Test number
    589050182093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,535 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    138402661432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,857 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,857 miles
    Test number
    443936490051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,740 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    712306479025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,841 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,841 miles
    Test number
    214122678010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,004 miles (+1,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    312811677093
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking around wall

  22. Pass70,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    790691246066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 CGX

Does T81 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 CGX expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 CGX?
The MOT on T81 CGX expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 CGX done?
T81 CGX was recorded at 118,263 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has T81 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 CGX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T81 CGX 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 CGX find?
T81 CGX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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