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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T853 BGXMOT history

T853 BGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 33,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
33,210 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 BGX
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 BGX was last recorded at 33,210 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 10,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2012: 21,503 miles, lower than 21,805 miles on 17 Aug 2011.

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
22,813 miles · 1 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
10,397 miles
Average per year
874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 33,210 miles
  • 2020 – 22,813 miles
  • 2017 – 22,744 miles
  • 2016 – 22,681 miles
  • 2015 – 22,495 miles
  • 2014 – 21,761 miles
  • 2013 – 21,659 miles
  • 2012 – 21,503 miles
  • 2011 – 21,805 miles
  • 2010 – 20,754 miles
  • 2009 – 20,549 miles
  • 2008 – 20,462 miles
  • 2007 – 20,192 miles
  • 2006 – 19,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,210 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,210 miles (+10,397)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    408991671238
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass22,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,813 miles
    Test number
    633593737516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail22,813 miles (+69)8 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,813 miles
    Test number
    439838663365
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass22,744 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,744 miles
    Test number
    741986832323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,681 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    113786615721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,495 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,495 miles
    Test number
    495687735226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,761 miles (+102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,761 miles
    Test number
    438037124260
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  8. Pass21,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,659 miles
    Test number
    496420543241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail21,659 miles (+156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,659 miles
    Test number
    508320343239
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass21,503 miles (-302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,503 miles
    Test number
    296946612212
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail21,805 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,805 miles
    Test number
    465789621206
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass21,805 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,805 miles
    Test number
    717379221205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,754 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,754 miles
    Test number
    342308930271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,549 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    423022299005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass20,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,462 miles
    Test number
    353813738476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,462 miles (+270)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,462 miles
    Test number
    600463538207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass20,192 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,192 miles
    Test number
    274392827244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    552420136299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T853 BGX

Does T853 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T853 BGX expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T853 BGX?
The MOT on T853 BGX expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T853 BGX done?
T853 BGX was recorded at 33,210 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 874 miles a year.
Has T853 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 BGX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T853 BGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T853 BGX find?
T853 BGX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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