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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T830 WWVMOT history

T830 WWV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
113,399 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 WWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T830 WWV was last recorded at 113,399 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 7,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2017: 85,222 miles, lower than 770,229 miles on 30 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,624 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,775 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,399 miles
  • 2022 – 105,624 miles
  • 2021 – 101,596 miles
  • 2020 – 98,909 miles
  • 2019 – 96,641 miles
  • 2018 – 91,874 miles
  • 2017 – 85,222 miles
  • 2016 – 770,229 miles
  • 2014 – 63,263 miles
  • 2013 – 51,672 miles
  • 2012 – 40,190 miles
  • 2007 – 35,795 miles
  • 2006 – 31,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySlight imbalance of rear foot break effort
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner and outer sills and rear arches

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Signs of a oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak from gear box area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    860593789966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance of rear foot break effort
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner and outer sills and rear arches

  2. Fail113,399 miles (+7,775)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    812263319728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance of rear foot break effort
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner and outer sills and rear arches

  3. Pass105,624 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    186820333365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    275929991524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,596 miles (+2,687)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    479707003894
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,909 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    322887172411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    617380371596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of a oil leak

  8. Fail96,641 miles (+4,767)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    967372231165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 T (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of a oil leak

  9. Pass91,874 miles (+6,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,874 miles
    Test number
    749382310160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror insecure

  10. Pass85,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    437859234283
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box

  11. Fail85,222 miles (-685,007)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    535411897898
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box

  12. Pass770,229 miles (+693,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    770,229 miles
    Test number
    730607225051
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box area

  13. Fail76,990 miles (+13,727)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,990 miles
    Test number
    520704500249
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box area

  14. Fail63,263 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    435738064204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  15. Pass63,263 miles (+11,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    587348164268
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  16. Pass51,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    666040573269
    • 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)

  17. Fail51,672 miles (+11,482)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    647840573202
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass40,190 miles (+4,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    955022842234
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked

  19. Pass35,795 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    941194977018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    554634776089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,392 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    251913876028
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T830 WWV

Does T830 WWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T830 WWV expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T830 WWV?
The MOT on T830 WWV expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T830 WWV done?
T830 WWV was recorded at 113,399 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has T830 WWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 WWV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T830 WWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T830 WWV find?
T830 WWV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; slight imbalance of rear foot break effort; surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and rear arches.

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