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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T842 UEXMOT history

T842 UEX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,307 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 UEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 UEX was last recorded at 85,307 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,566 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,741 miles
Average per year
2,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,307 miles
  • 2024 – 83,566 miles
  • 2023 – 81,817 miles
  • 2022 – 79,542 miles
  • 2021 – 78,017 miles
  • 2020 – 77,421 miles
  • 2019 – 75,781 miles
  • 2018 – 74,340 miles
  • 2017 – 72,903 miles
  • 2016 – 71,168 miles
  • 2015 – 69,027 miles
  • 2014 – 66,960 miles
  • 2013 – 64,321 miles
  • 2012 – 61,921 miles
  • 2011 – 57,631 miles
  • 2010 – 54,918 miles
  • 2009 – 50,524 miles
  • 2008 – 44,148 miles
  • 2007 – 39,259 miles
  • 2006 – 35,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,307 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge, minimum is 1.6mm...

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,307 miles (+1,741)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,307 miles
    Test number
    431522129023
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge, minimum is 1.6mm...

  2. Pass83,566 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    989068035194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,824 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    883029277392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail81,817 miles (+2,275)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,817 miles
    Test number
    409658470584
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,542 miles (+1,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    408943789518
    • 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))

  6. Pass78,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,017 miles
    Test number
    667744796558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail78,017 miles (+596)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,017 miles
    Test number
    499306745140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    277455698522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,421 miles (+1,640)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    843982411996
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

  10. Pass75,781 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    799379829674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,340 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,340 miles
    Test number
    703219172921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,332 miles (+1,429)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    572139766602
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not yellow background (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass72,903 miles (+1,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    476353084145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum, topped up 1 litre...

  14. Pass71,168 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    822737785069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,148 miles (+2,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    485667139472
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    926751965158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,027 miles (+2,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    865150765155
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    355661564106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail66,960 miles (+2,639)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    488831664136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,321 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    236286953428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,921 miles (+4,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    646912352145
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass57,631 miles (+2,713)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,631 miles
    Test number
    877870141166
    • NoteMiddle exhaust rubber mounts perishing
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  23. Pass54,918 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    631954350136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,889 miles (+4,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    822203650105
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass50,524 miles (+6,376)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    241937549138
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  26. Pass44,148 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    673589748168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,259 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    800454347155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,271 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    724582656171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,251 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    612630556101
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront pads low

Questions about T842 UEX

Does T842 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T842 UEX is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T842 UEX?
The MOT on T842 UEX is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T842 UEX done?
T842 UEX was recorded at 85,307 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,558 miles a year.
Has T842 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 UEX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T842 UEX 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 T842 UEX find?
T842 UEX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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