Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T857 THTMOT history
T857 THT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 87,543 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T857 THT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T857 THT was last recorded at 87,543 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 87,521 miles · 23 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 2,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 87,543 miles
- 2023 – 87,521 miles
- 2022 – 87,272 miles
- 2021 – 86,534 miles
- 2020 – 84,968 miles
- 2019 – 76,075 miles
- 2018 – 75,259 miles
- 2017 – 74,094 miles
- 2016 – 72,190 miles
- 2014 – 69,518 miles
- 2013 – 66,953 miles
- 2012 – 64,300 miles
- 2011 – 61,740 miles
- 2010 – 57,111 miles
- 2009 – 54,465 miles
- 2008 – 50,863 miles
- 2007 – 45,624 miles
- 2006 – 41,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail87,543 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Parking brake low in performance
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail87,543 miles (+22)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,543 miles
- Test number
- 339286613131
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,521 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 87,521 miles
- Test number
- 656351077471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,272 miles (+738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,272 miles
- Test number
- 265144503895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,534 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 86,534 miles
- Test number
- 192049521197
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake low in performance
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail86,529 miles (+1,561)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,529 miles
- Test number
- 250750787971
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake low in performance
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass84,968 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,968 miles
- Test number
- 794202258324
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail84,913 miles (+8,838)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,913 miles
- Test number
- 243029794325
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass76,075 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 76,075 miles
- Test number
- 845441805999
- AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,075 miles (+816)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,075 miles
- Test number
- 858715774473
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,259 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,259 miles
- Test number
- 190545006585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,094 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,094 miles
- Test number
- 752220565639
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror broken.
Fail74,094 miles (+1,904)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,094 miles
- Test number
- 751469850623
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror broken.
Pass72,190 miles (+2,672)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,190 miles
- Test number
- 545413335076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,518 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,518 miles
- Test number
- 725824324308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNsr tyre perished
- NoteOsr tyre perished
Fail69,508 miles (+2,555)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,508 miles
- Test number
- 778314124375
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNsr tyre perished
- NoteOsr tyre perished
Pass66,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 66,953 miles
- Test number
- 315723853386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,953 miles (+2,653)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,953 miles
- Test number
- 548882753350
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass64,300 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 64,300 miles
- Test number
- 695105342302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,296 miles (+2,556)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,296 miles
- Test number
- 795041042341
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass61,740 miles (+4,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,740 miles
- Test number
- 869047001362
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,111 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 57,111 miles
- Test number
- 810845980274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,465 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,465 miles
- Test number
- 354390089276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,863 miles (+5,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 50,863 miles
- Test number
- 104555198244
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass45,624 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,624 miles
- Test number
- 802301497138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 41,591 miles
- Test number
- 132027186150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T857 THT
- Does T857 THT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T857 THT expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T857 THT?
- The MOT on T857 THT expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T857 THT done?
- T857 THT was recorded at 87,543 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
- Has T857 THT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T857 THT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T857 THT 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 T857 THT find?
- T857 THT failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.
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