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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T87 XASMOT history

T87 XAS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,955 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 XAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 XAS was last recorded at 41,955 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,934 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,955 miles
  • 2025 – 41,934 miles
  • 2023 – 29,617 miles
  • 2021 – 27,022 miles
  • 2020 – 25,195 miles
  • 2019 – 22,162 miles
  • 2018 – 18,557 miles
  • 2017 – 14,818 miles
  • 2016 – 10,067 miles
  • 2015 – 9,086 miles
  • 2014 – 8,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,955 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth sills coated with undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,955 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    648912167860
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills coated with underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with underseal

  2. Fail41,934 miles (+12,317)2 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    125532426891
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills coated with underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with underseal

  3. Pass29,617 miles (+26)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    354522424568
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body panel taped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear no windscreen

  4. Fail29,591 miles (+2,569)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    416442859867
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass27,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,022 miles
    Test number
    950513540576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

  6. Fail27,022 miles (+1,827)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,022 miles
    Test number
    287968694344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

  7. Pass25,195 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    203516035397
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail25,175 miles (+3,013)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,175 miles
    Test number
    642219361129
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass22,162 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    431273799571
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear

  10. Fail22,155 miles (+3,598)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    599918765632
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear

  11. Pass18,557 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    353677469710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass14,818 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,818 miles
    Test number
    955815860144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,067 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    10,067 miles
    Test number
    276336167278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,086 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,086 miles
    Test number
    428153865161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    8,062 miles
    Test number
    265081394428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 XAS

Does T87 XAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 XAS is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 XAS?
The MOT on T87 XAS is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 XAS done?
T87 XAS was recorded at 41,955 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has T87 XAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 XAS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T87 XAS 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 T87 XAS find?
T87 XAS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; both sills coated with underseal, and 1 more.

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