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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T879 LHBMOT history

T879 LHB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
96,297 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 LHB was last recorded at 96,297 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,261 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,297 miles
  • 2021 – 94,196 miles
  • 2020 – 93,032 miles
  • 2019 – 92,979 miles
  • 2018 – 83,158 miles
  • 2017 – 81,201 miles
  • 2016 – 77,959 miles
  • 2015 – 66,271 miles
  • 2014 – 59,039 miles
  • 2013 – 54,135 miles
  • 2012 – 51,535 miles
  • 2011 – 49,319 miles
  • 2010 – 45,348 miles
  • 2009 – 42,506 miles
  • 2008 – 38,509 miles
  • 2007 – 34,589 miles
  • 2006 – 29,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,297 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront both upper strut mount have free play advise further inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight bulge (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll suspension modified and loweredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 across rear in clips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,297 miles (+36)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    936875123903
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both upper strut mount have free play advise further inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight bulge (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension modified and lowered

  2. Fail96,261 miles (+2,065)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    305898952535
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both upper strut mountings have free play advise further inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension modified and lowered

  3. Pass94,196 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,196 miles
    Test number
    959602091595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail94,184 miles (+1,152)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,184 miles
    Test number
    644010163566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass93,032 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    454695038565
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail92,979 miles (+9,821)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,979 miles
    Test number
    377325762305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tailbox (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,158 miles (+1,957)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,158 miles
    Test number
    127453325992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  8. Pass81,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    478457120363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,201 miles (+3,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    445052138136
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

  10. Pass77,959 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    656320338060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail77,959 miles (+11,688)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    619192024114
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass66,271 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    836825365099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteR/n/s tyre is wearing abnormally

  13. Fail66,271 miles (+7,232)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    385664055075
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteR/n/s tyre is wearing abnormally

  14. Pass59,039 miles (+164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    508307664089
    • NoteSlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  15. Fail58,875 miles (+4,740)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    428437354006
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  16. Pass54,135 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    176113743438
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass51,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    558909752080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,535 miles (+2,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    519499752065
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  19. Pass49,319 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    558257561053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    303253930037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,348 miles (+2,842)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    270372730094
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  22. Pass42,506 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    104687659408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    224930668059
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass38,509 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    321540068043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    423198657074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,589 miles (+5,537)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    624408257075
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass29,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    353340826068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T879 LHB

Does T879 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 LHB expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 LHB?
The MOT on T879 LHB expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 LHB done?
T879 LHB was recorded at 96,297 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has T879 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 LHB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T879 LHB 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 T879 LHB find?
T879 LHB passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front both upper strut mount have free play advise further inspection, and 6 more.

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