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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T887 LBDMOT history

T887 LBD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
62,858 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T887 LBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T887 LBD was last recorded at 62,858 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,568 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
1,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,858 miles
  • 2024 – 61,568 miles
  • 2023 – 60,154 miles
  • 2022 – 58,314 miles
  • 2021 – 56,897 miles
  • 2020 – 55,443 miles
  • 2019 – 54,265 miles
  • 2018 – 52,765 miles
  • 2017 – 51,403 miles
  • 2016 – 50,231 miles
  • 2015 – 49,409 miles
  • 2014 – 48,628 miles
  • 2013 – 47,826 miles
  • 2012 – 47,257 miles
  • 2011 – 46,270 miles
  • 2010 – 44,985 miles
  • 2009 – 43,901 miles
  • 2008 – 42,191 miles
  • 2007 – 39,782 miles
  • 2006 – 37,313 miles
  • 2005 – 35,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,858 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,858 miles (+1,290)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    811511900763
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,568 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    508649482554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,567 miles (+1,413)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,567 miles
    Test number
    426391065572
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,154 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    328047284563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,314 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,314 miles
    Test number
    395217349786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,897 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    822193901245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,896 miles (+1,453)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    569913055827
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass55,443 miles (+1,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    674846669431
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass54,265 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    271395081736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass52,765 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    915040969081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass51,403 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,403 miles
    Test number
    980456198125
    • AdvisoryMETAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

  12. Fail51,397 miles (+1,166)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    767065670541
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMETAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

  13. Pass50,231 miles (+822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    888310306634
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill panel corroded, not within prescribed areas

  14. Pass49,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    639374143552
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded/deteriorated (7.1.2)

  15. Fail49,409 miles (+781)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    509668428558
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded/deteriorated (7.1.2)

  16. Pass48,628 miles (+802)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    807630394200
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated/corroded

  17. Pass47,826 miles (+569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,826 miles
    Test number
    945104893214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust outer skin

  18. Pass47,257 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    397536292406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteCorrosion on outer skin of exhaust
    • NoteSlight perishing osf tyre

  19. Fail47,254 miles (+984)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    825926392280
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteCorrosion on outer skin of exhaust
    • NoteOsf trim catching aux belt
    • NoteSlight perishing osf tyre

  20. Pass46,270 miles (+1,285)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    248813191250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCut to inner edge of tread of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to expose cords
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perished
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp insecure
    • NoteSlight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

  21. Fail44,985 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    343305590282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs pitting on inner faces

  22. Pass44,985 miles (+1,084)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    370325190228
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs pitting on inner faces

  23. Pass43,901 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,901 miles
    Test number
    260695499262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to sill

  24. Fail43,901 miles (+1,710)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,901 miles
    Test number
    932665099267
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to sill

  25. Pass42,191 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    942769388242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,782 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,782 miles
    Test number
    223166777234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,313 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    311307876404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass35,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,060 miles
    Test number
    730262395212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T887 LBD

Does T887 LBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T887 LBD expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T887 LBD?
The MOT on T887 LBD expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T887 LBD done?
T887 LBD was recorded at 62,858 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,390 miles a year.
Has T887 LBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T887 LBD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T887 LBD 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 T887 LBD find?
T887 LBD failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 11 more.

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