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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T854 XTAMOT history

T854 XTA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
98,289 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 XTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T854 XTA was last recorded at 98,289 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 1,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,019 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,270 miles
Average per year
4,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,289 miles
  • 2022 – 97,019 miles
  • 2021 – 95,134 miles
  • 2020 – 92,495 miles
  • 2019 – 88,177 miles
  • 2018 – 83,619 miles
  • 2017 – 78,092 miles
  • 2016 – 72,357 miles
  • 2015 – 66,178 miles
  • 2014 – 60,741 miles
  • 2013 – 55,608 miles
  • 2012 – 52,860 miles
  • 2011 – 50,419 miles
  • 2009 – 46,375 miles
  • 2008 – 35,212 miles
  • 2007 – 33,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,289 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,289 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    625164228114
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,019 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    997582569949
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail96,987 miles (+1,853)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    783718281177
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,134 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    658958864760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    506435008555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail92,495 miles (+4,318)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    617044777494
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass88,177 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    549477110640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,619 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    777688309144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,092 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    561876412185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,357 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,357 miles
    Test number
    683168346869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,178 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    599700055042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,741 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    286826854036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,608 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    565863653005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,860 miles (+2,441)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,860 miles
    Test number
    158781352468
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre tread is out of shape

  15. Pass50,419 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    149799651043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,383 miles (+4,008)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    767912551074
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Fail46,375 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    234273369304
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass46,375 miles (+6,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    393203569369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,909 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    560606819083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,212 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,212 miles
    Test number
    604510718062
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass35,212 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,212 miles
    Test number
    684390618043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,124 miles
    Test number
    673237567019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,124 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,124 miles
    Test number
    541670967041
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T854 XTA

Does T854 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T854 XTA expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T854 XTA?
The MOT on T854 XTA expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T854 XTA done?
T854 XTA was recorded at 98,289 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 4,082 miles a year.
Has T854 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 XTA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T854 XTA 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 T854 XTA find?
T854 XTA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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