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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T870 CFMMOT history

T870 CFM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
65,889 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 CFM
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 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T870 CFM was last recorded at 65,889 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,234 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
2,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,889 miles
  • 2022 – 65,234 miles
  • 2021 – 64,334 miles
  • 2020 – 63,353 miles
  • 2019 – 61,730 miles
  • 2018 – 60,613 miles
  • 2017 – 58,966 miles
  • 2016 – 56,790 miles
  • 2015 – 55,026 miles
  • 2014 – 52,030 miles
  • 2013 – 49,335 miles
  • 2012 – 46,722 miles
  • 2011 – 44,036 miles
  • 2010 – 41,319 miles
  • 2009 – 37,991 miles
  • 2008 – 33,655 miles
  • 2007 – 28,852 miles
  • 2006 – 25,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,889 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed reading too high to complete test. Engine has slight misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple other brake pipes have minor corrosion across them. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Heat shield loose.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear seats inaccessible, rear seat belts not checked.
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Engine vacuum leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Seatbelts not checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,889 miles (+655)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    893664114590
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed reading too high to complete test. Engine has slight misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple other brake pipes have minor corrosion across them. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats inaccessible, rear seat belts not checked.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass65,234 miles (+900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,234 miles
    Test number
    236981228656
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seat base missing

  3. Pass64,334 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    733787682346
    • AdvisoryEngine vacuum leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seatbelts not checked

  4. Fail64,334 miles (+981)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    438996191000
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine vacuum leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seatbelts not checked

  5. Pass63,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    271785522331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail63,353 miles (+1,623)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    202384091544
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass61,730 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    977083987284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner FLOOR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner FLOOR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear SEATS FOLDED FLAT INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS NOT CARRIED OUT

  8. Fail61,730 miles (+1,117)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    924370176540
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX TO CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner FLOOR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner FLOOR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear SEATS FOLDED FLAT INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS NOT CARRIED OUT

  9. Pass60,613 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    882123378345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass58,966 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    239097836962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass56,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    108207650968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,790 miles (+1,764)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    116687661363
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass55,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    467756685091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,026 miles (+2,996)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    475535585007
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass52,030 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    257290684007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,891 miles (+2,556)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    149359564495
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass49,335 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    109852273463
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  18. Fail49,323 miles (+2,601)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    697851573094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  19. Pass46,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,722 miles
    Test number
    949658482090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail46,722 miles (+2,686)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,722 miles
    Test number
    749278182064
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass44,036 miles (+2,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    196148981034
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  22. Pass41,319 miles (+3,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    772568680009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass37,991 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    984060599084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,952 miles (+4,297)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    580349189030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,655 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,655 miles
    Test number
    180097088078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,852 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    151438587088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    854009886000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 CFM

Does T870 CFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 CFM expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 CFM?
The MOT on T870 CFM expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 CFM done?
T870 CFM was recorded at 65,889 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 2,350 miles a year.
Has T870 CFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 CFM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T870 CFM 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 T870 CFM find?
T870 CFM failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: emissions unable to be completed reading too high to complete test. engine has slight misfire.; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 10 more.

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