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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

T888 TAEMOT history

T888 TAE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,759 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 TAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 TAE was last recorded at 74,759 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,195 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,564 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,759 miles
  • 2025 – 70,195 miles
  • 2024 – 64,471 miles
  • 2023 – 59,921 miles
  • 2022 – 55,960 miles
  • 2020 – 49,820 miles
  • 2018 – 45,175 miles
  • 2017 – 43,136 miles
  • 2016 – 41,486 miles
  • 2015 – 39,428 miles
  • 2014 – 34,706 miles
  • 2012 – 22,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,759 miles
    Test number
    533467683566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  2. Fail74,759 miles (+4,564)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,759 miles
    Test number
    947415187136
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  3. Pass70,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    495922704451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,192 miles (+5,721)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    101482686626
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  5. Pass64,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    996364792881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,471 miles (+4,550)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    790502061019
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    871530298717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail59,921 miles (+3,961)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    230873059881
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    523289915954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail55,960 miles (+6,140)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    246192830939
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass49,820 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,820 miles
    Test number
    269748594275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,250 miles (+75)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    415963578215
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit cracked.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked.

  13. Pass45,175 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,175 miles
    Test number
    708041833028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,136 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    940069690717
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass41,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,486 miles
    Test number
    854832804624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,486 miles (+2,058)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,486 miles
    Test number
    361751783717
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass39,428 miles (+4,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    249897015142
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass34,706 miles (+11,958)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    525011404183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S front tyre cracked/perished No cords visible at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass22,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    379420232165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail22,748 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    385740632127
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T888 TAE

Does T888 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 TAE is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 TAE?
The MOT on T888 TAE is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 TAE done?
T888 TAE was recorded at 74,759 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has T888 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 TAE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 TAE 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 TAE find?
T888 TAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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