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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T858 XEGMOT history

T858 XEG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
98,856 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T858 XEG
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
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T858 XEG was last recorded at 98,856 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,828 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,856 miles
  • 2024 – 92,869 miles
  • 2022 – 91,564 miles
  • 2021 – 89,394 miles
  • 2020 – 87,710 miles
  • 2019 – 86,745 miles
  • 2018 – 85,992 miles
  • 2017 – 83,751 miles
  • 2014 – 83,229 miles
  • 2013 – 77,988 miles
  • 2012 – 73,117 miles
  • 2011 – 65,006 miles
  • 2010 – 60,006 miles
  • 2009 – 53,855 miles
  • 2008 – 46,426 miles
  • 2007 – 39,504 miles
  • 2006 – 28,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBonnet slightly corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,856 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    330697396198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet slightly corroded

  2. Fail98,828 miles (+5,959)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,828 miles
    Test number
    661342437415
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,869 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    511532129360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,864 miles (+1,300)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,864 miles
    Test number
    275815501428
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,564 miles (+2,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,564 miles
    Test number
    601572625244
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,394 miles (+1,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    410013916359
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,710 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    354654972182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,695 miles (+950)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    377213497254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,745 miles (+753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,745 miles
    Test number
    773925303623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,992 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    874009683265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass83,751 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,751 miles
    Test number
    654720813219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose not situated in locating peg
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass83,229 miles (+5,241)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    209981104183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre

  13. Pass77,988 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    265239003468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail77,982 miles (+4,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    737152403149
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass73,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    875087302145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail73,117 miles (+8,111)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    166743602119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass65,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    865685441195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail65,006 miles (+5,000)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    108785741128
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass60,006 miles (+6,151)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    561734850120
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount partially rusted away from exhaust
    • NoteNearside wiper split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly 175/65 T 13

  20. Pass53,855 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    163377649152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,852 miles (+7,426)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,852 miles
    Test number
    752446349114
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWheel alignment may require adjustment due to tyre wear

  22. Pass46,426 miles (+6,922)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,426 miles
    Test number
    473079348139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged.

  23. Fail39,504 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    203530987157
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testMechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass39,504 miles (+10,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    794400387194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,967 miles
    Test number
    454153076180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T858 XEG

Does T858 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T858 XEG expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T858 XEG?
The MOT on T858 XEG expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T858 XEG done?
T858 XEG was recorded at 98,856 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has T858 XEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T858 XEG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T858 XEG 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 T858 XEG find?
T858 XEG passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front headlamp cracked; nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge, and 5 more.

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