Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T836 UANMOT history
T836 UAN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 54,060 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T836 UAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T836 UAN was last recorded at 54,060 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 53,772 miles · 19 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 288 miles
- Average per year
- 1,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,060 miles
- 2024 – 53,772 miles
- 2023 – 53,327 miles
- 2022 – 52,901 miles
- 2021 – 46,760 miles
- 2020 – 31,826 miles
- 2019 – 30,997 miles
- 2018 – 30,210 miles
- 2017 – 29,327 miles
- 2016 – 28,144 miles
- 2015 – 26,907 miles
- 2014 – 25,927 miles
- 2013 – 25,045 miles
- 2012 – 23,903 miles
- 2011 – 22,506 miles
- 2010 – 20,884 miles
- 2009 – 19,650 miles
- 2008 – 18,627 miles
- 2007 – 17,010 miles
- 2006 – 15,166 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail54,060 miles
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear wheel arches+sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail54,060 miles (+288)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,060 miles
- Test number
- 114889448885
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass53,772 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 53,772 miles
- Test number
- 366531299127
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,772 miles (+445)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,772 miles
- Test number
- 638817834037
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,327 miles (+66)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 53,327 miles
- Test number
- 547300014747
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear wheel arches+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,261 miles (+360)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,261 miles
- Test number
- 896365822946
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear wheel arches+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,901 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 52,901 miles
- Test number
- 850945609404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail52,883 miles (+6,123)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,883 miles
- Test number
- 617761005562
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. very stiff (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal contact with pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,760 miles (+14,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 46,760 miles
- Test number
- 170392828086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,826 miles (+829)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 31,826 miles
- Test number
- 569310618142
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass30,997 miles (+787)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 30,997 miles
- Test number
- 518438136599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrded
Pass30,210 miles (+883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 30,210 miles
- Test number
- 861859009215
- 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)
Pass29,327 miles (+1,183)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,327 miles
- Test number
- 152319692769
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread
Pass28,144 miles (+1,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,144 miles
- Test number
- 846761732323
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST CASING SPLIT BUT NO LEAK OF GASES
Pass26,907 miles (+980)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,907 miles
- Test number
- 336782485037
- NoteRear tyres starting to perrish in tread
- NoteSlight lip on front discs
Pass25,927 miles (+882)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,927 miles
- Test number
- 825801284022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,045 miles (+1,142)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 25,045 miles
- Test number
- 208071683058
- NoteRear tyres starting to perrish on edge
Pass23,903 miles (+1,397)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 23,903 miles
- Test number
- 747399972098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,506 miles (+1,622)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 22,506 miles
- Test number
- 706572581087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,884 miles (+1,234)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 20,884 miles
- Test number
- 261581380037
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.
Pass19,650 miles (+1,023)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 19,650 miles
- Test number
- 154762789023
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass18,627 miles (+1,617)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,627 miles
- Test number
- 590968178049
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge.
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
Pass17,010 miles (+1,844)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 17,010 miles
- Test number
- 390968877027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,166 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,166 miles
- Test number
- 204801186099
- NoteN/s/f side repeater insecure. cut in wall of n/s/f tyre. slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.
Questions about T836 UAN
- Does T836 UAN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T836 UAN expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T836 UAN?
- The MOT on T836 UAN expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T836 UAN done?
- T836 UAN was recorded at 54,060 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
- Has T836 UAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T836 UAN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T836 UAN 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 T836 UAN find?
- T836 UAN failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 6 more.
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