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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T872 KEWMOT history

T872 KEW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
140,213 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T872 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T872 KEW was last recorded at 140,213 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 3,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,002 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,211 miles
Average per year
5,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,213 miles
  • 2022 – 137,002 miles
  • 2021 – 132,452 miles
  • 2020 – 128,295 miles
  • 2019 – 125,230 miles
  • 2018 – 123,959 miles
  • 2017 – 116,030 miles
  • 2016 – 114,308 miles
  • 2014 – 110,000 miles
  • 2013 – 102,725 miles
  • 2012 – 95,425 miles
  • 2011 – 88,648 miles
  • 2010 – 81,108 miles
  • 2009 – 74,857 miles
  • 2008 – 67,845 miles
  • 2007 – 60,128 miles
  • 2006 – 52,441 miles
  • 2005 – 45,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,213 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms<inner rear bushes>

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,213 miles (+3,211)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    878860402029
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass137,002 miles (+4,550)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,002 miles
    Test number
    814007148357
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,452 miles (+4,157)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,452 miles
    Test number
    508705671416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion

  4. Pass128,295 miles (+3,065)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    521418905621
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms<inner rear bushes> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,230 miles (+1,271)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    803890475699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms<inner rear bushes> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,959 miles (+7,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    438101324309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass116,030 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,030 miles
    Test number
    786859862708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass114,308 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    293738033912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass110,000 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    319239034493
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail110,000 miles (+7,275)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    635309734244
    • FailureFront 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass102,725 miles (+7,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    818591543262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,425 miles (+6,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,425 miles
    Test number
    128101422238
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass88,648 miles (+7,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,648 miles
    Test number
    538321631222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail81,108 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    332262920241
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,108 miles (+6,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    821682320299
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,857 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    171624729296
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    244825418268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,845 miles (+7,717)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    462605718238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass60,128 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    511106717218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,441 miles (+7,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,441 miles
    Test number
    334770816423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    150917195185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T872 KEW

Does T872 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T872 KEW expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T872 KEW?
The MOT on T872 KEW expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T872 KEW done?
T872 KEW was recorded at 140,213 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
Has T872 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T872 KEW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T872 KEW 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 T872 KEW find?
T872 KEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm inner rear bushes; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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