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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

T888 OBSMOT history

T888 OBS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,922 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 OBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 OBS was last recorded at 108,922 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 8,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,774 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,148 miles
Average per year
9,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,922 miles
  • 2025 – 100,774 miles
  • 2024 – 84,112 miles
  • 2023 – 75,835 miles
  • 2022 – 67,660 miles
  • 2021 – 66,199 miles
  • 2020 – 54,033 miles
  • 2019 – 45,407 miles
  • 2018 – 34,955 miles
  • 2017 – 28,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts excessively worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    801954861736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts excessively worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail108,920 miles (+8,146)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,920 miles
    Test number
    684156968221
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts excessively worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,774 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    361093430140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,773 miles (+16,661)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,773 miles
    Test number
    185172739926
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass84,112 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    766989307221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    961714996943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail75,835 miles (+8,175)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    679130756769
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,660 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    827337041171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,199 miles (+12,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,199 miles
    Test number
    751134165795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,033 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    273563554471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail53,988 miles (+8,581)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    772913706217
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,407 miles (+10,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    104858536897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass34,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    372724285851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail34,955 miles (+6,850)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    783498696561
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass28,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,105 miles
    Test number
    925598738208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 OBS

Does T888 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 OBS is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 OBS?
The MOT on T888 OBS is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 OBS done?
T888 OBS was recorded at 108,922 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,681 miles a year.
Has T888 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 OBS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 OBS 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 T888 OBS find?
T888 OBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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