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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T861 ROUMOT history

T861 ROU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
119,112 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 ROU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T861 ROU was last recorded at 119,112 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2018: 11,507 miles, lower than 115,003 miles on 1 Feb 2018.

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
118,628 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,112 miles
  • 2022 – 118,628 miles
  • 2021 – 118,128 miles
  • 2020 – 117,557 miles
  • 2019 – 116,807 miles
  • 2018 – 11,507 miles
  • 2017 – 111,755 miles
  • 2016 – 108,616 miles
  • 2015 – 105,820 miles
  • 2014 – 102,772 miles
  • 2013 – 100,406 miles
  • 2012 – 97,857 miles
  • 2011 – 94,872 miles
  • 2010 – 94,660 miles
  • 2009 – 89,680 miles
  • 2008 – 82,686 miles
  • 2007 – 73,850 miles
  • 2006 – 69,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,112 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (PRS) (1.6 (b))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,112 miles (+484)7 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    618486412176
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (PRS) (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

  2. Pass118,628 miles (+500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    320931903136
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass118,128 miles (+571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    750331207288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass117,557 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,557 miles
    Test number
    756997788264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail117,553 miles (+746)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    742910572975
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass116,807 miles (+105,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    920096543035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,507 miles (-103,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    11,507 miles
    Test number
    346100594475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail115,003 miles (+3,248)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    499566660829
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 wheel bearing slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass111,755 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,755 miles
    Test number
    449474214984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass108,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    253929805432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,613 miles (+2,793)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    629700856104
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass105,820 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    617243945014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,772 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    369561344070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,406 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    138642853486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,857 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    188154052060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,872 miles (+212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,872 miles
    Test number
    357291871061
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass94,660 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    970177360105
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOs/f ns/f brake discs slightly pitted

  18. Fail94,660 miles (+4,980)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    722787460171
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOs/f ns/f brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Pass89,680 miles (+6,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,680 miles
    Test number
    224848309408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    584395398015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail82,686 miles (+8,836)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    174635798086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,850 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    343418807192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    561928376122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T861 ROU

Does T861 ROU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T861 ROU expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T861 ROU?
The MOT on T861 ROU expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T861 ROU done?
T861 ROU was recorded at 119,112 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has T861 ROU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 ROU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T861 ROU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T861 ROU find?
T861 ROU failed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded; nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded, and 10 more.

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