Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T838 XTOMOT history
T838 XTO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 39,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 39,865 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T838 XTO
- 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
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T838 XTO was last recorded at 39,865 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 38,521 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,344 miles
- Average per year
- 1,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 39,865 miles
- 2024 – 38,521 miles
- 2023 – 37,123 miles
- 2022 – 35,901 miles
- 2021 – 34,747 miles
- 2020 – 34,171 miles
- 2019 – 32,735 miles
- 2018 – 31,747 miles
- 2017 – 30,883 miles
- 2016 – 30,047 miles
- 2015 – 28,378 miles
- 2014 – 25,757 miles
- 2013 – 23,694 miles
- 2012 – 20,754 miles
- 2011 – 19,636 miles
- 2010 – 19,169 miles
- 2009 – 18,695 miles
- 2008 – 18,053 miles
- 2007 – 15,378 miles
- 2006 – 13,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,865 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,865 miles (+1,344)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 39,865 miles
- Test number
- 980448085008
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass38,521 miles (+1,398)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 38,521 miles
- Test number
- 411778162975
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass37,123 miles (+1,222)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 37,123 miles
- Test number
- 816494214096
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,901 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 35,901 miles
- Test number
- 803729477113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail35,901 miles (+1,154)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,901 miles
- Test number
- 790116870689
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,747 miles (+576)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 34,747 miles
- Test number
- 675780396588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,171 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 34,171 miles
- Test number
- 248153634299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass32,735 miles (+988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 32,735 miles
- Test number
- 258071427716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,747 miles (+864)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 31,747 miles
- Test number
- 981269744312
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 30,883 miles
- Test number
- 948759459332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,883 miles (+836)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,883 miles
- Test number
- 116290760066
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass30,047 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 30,047 miles
- Test number
- 460659973294
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
Pass28,378 miles (+2,621)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,378 miles
- Test number
- 868541185158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 25,757 miles
- Test number
- 959566934183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,756 miles (+2,062)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,756 miles
- Test number
- 606136034142
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass23,694 miles (+2,940)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 23,694 miles
- Test number
- 999256053196
- NoteCracks in off side rear and near side front tyres
- NoteExhaust tail box corroded
Pass20,754 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,754 miles
- Test number
- 938758852115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,636 miles (+467)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,636 miles
- Test number
- 985654541124
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside wheel
Pass19,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 19,169 miles
- Test number
- 550870640182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,169 miles (+474)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,169 miles
- Test number
- 852870340100
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass18,695 miles (+642)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 18,695 miles
- Test number
- 771429139106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOuter skin on the backbox rusty.
Fail18,053 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,053 miles
- Test number
- 324897518450
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- NoteCorrosion rearbox
- NoteCrack on front no plate
- NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
Pass18,053 miles (+2,675)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 18,053 miles
- Test number
- 453257918213
- NoteCorrosion rearbox
- NoteCrack on front no plate
- NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
Pass15,378 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 15,378 miles
- Test number
- 392718017440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 13,343 miles
- Test number
- 210486826281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T838 XTO
- Does T838 XTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T838 XTO is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T838 XTO?
- The MOT on T838 XTO is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T838 XTO done?
- T838 XTO was recorded at 39,865 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 1,384 miles a year.
- Has T838 XTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T838 XTO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T838 XTO 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 T838 XTO find?
- T838 XTO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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