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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T866 VDVMOT history

T866 VDV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
151,902 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T866 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T866 VDV was last recorded at 151,902 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2018: 116,086 miles, lower than 137,499 miles on 28 Jan 2017.

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
151,900 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,902 miles
  • 2022 – 144,870 miles
  • 2021 – 136,707 miles
  • 2020 – 126,775 miles
  • 2019 – 121,509 miles
  • 2018 – 116,086 miles
  • 2017 – 137,499 miles
  • 2016 – 75,803 miles
  • 2015 – 69,600 miles
  • 2014 – 64,401 miles
  • 2013 – 62,763 miles
  • 2012 – 60,978 miles
  • 2011 – 57,381 miles
  • 2010 – 54,668 miles
  • 2009 – 52,684 miles
  • 2008 – 51,319 miles
  • 2007 – 49,994 miles
  • 2006 – 47,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,902 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,902 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,902 miles
    Test number
    332639554576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,900 miles (+2,111)1 dangerous7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,900 miles
    Test number
    243203099734
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts On osf driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Headlining (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective UNABLE TO CHECK (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    960106374017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BODY GETTING RUSTY UNDER FLOOR
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail149,789 miles (+4,919)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    801155701338
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BODY GETTING RUSTY UNDER FLOOR
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,870 miles
    Test number
    808585693428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES GETTING PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

  6. Fail144,870 miles (+8,163)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,870 miles
    Test number
    360734354953
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES GETTING PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

  7. Pass136,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,707 miles
    Test number
    643002730674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail136,707 miles (+9,932)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,707 miles
    Test number
    381571226139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass126,775 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    319206576740
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail126,775 miles (+5,266)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    147478799468
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    968180164935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,509 miles (+5,423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    494119911944
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass116,086 miles (-21,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,086 miles
    Test number
    351908637482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyre perrished

  14. Pass137,499 miles (+61,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    536912661126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass75,803 miles (+6,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    930072872341
    • AdvisoryO/s/f head light damaged

  16. Pass69,600 miles (+5,199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    787491925042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,401 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    998013144010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,763 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    419359213144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail62,727 miles (+1,749)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    267039503115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail60,978 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    227161212183
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn

  21. Pass60,978 miles (+3,597)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    238061012115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn

  22. Pass57,381 miles (+2,713)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    857283401147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass54,668 miles (+1,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    701635880077
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,684 miles (+1,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    490014489003
    • NoteFront brake disc,s corroding

  25. Pass51,319 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    841487308117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    184464317161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,993 miles (+2,031)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    354904717116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteOffside wiper blade worn

  28. Pass47,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    743090996081
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T866 VDV

Does T866 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T866 VDV expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T866 VDV?
The MOT on T866 VDV expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T866 VDV done?
T866 VDV was recorded at 151,902 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
Has T866 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T866 VDV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T866 VDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T866 VDV find?
T866 VDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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