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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T889 THTMOT history

T889 THT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,584 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 THT
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
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 THT was last recorded at 125,584 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,579 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,584 miles
  • 2024 – 114,693 miles
  • 2023 – 104,287 miles
  • 2022 – 92,540 miles
  • 2021 – 79,402 miles
  • 2020 – 66,896 miles
  • 2019 – 58,014 miles
  • 2018 – 47,882 miles
  • 2017 – 38,323 miles
  • 2016 – 32,631 miles
  • 2015 – 25,679 miles
  • 2014 – 22,040 miles
  • 2013 – 21,434 miles
  • 2012 – 20,777 miles
  • 2011 – 20,179 miles
  • 2010 – 19,746 miles
  • 2009 – 19,114 miles
  • 2008 – 18,474 miles
  • 2007 – 17,664 miles
  • 2006 – 16,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,584 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,584 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,584 miles
    Test number
    985952154646
    • 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))

  2. Fail125,579 miles (+10,886)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    845157155692
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread remaining on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,693 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    482222801706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,688 miles (+10,401)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,688 miles
    Test number
    500214052531
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak from front exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,287 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    361449363199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail104,282 miles (+11,742)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,282 miles
    Test number
    624059316275
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,540 miles (+13,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    568925118573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,402 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    117887311993
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,402 miles (+12,506)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    304690639325
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass66,896 miles (+8,882)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    543408361165
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose fuel tank supporting bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  11. Pass58,014 miles (+10,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,014 miles
    Test number
    603542581231
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  12. Pass47,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    666812518722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,882 miles (+9,559)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    871868190846
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass38,323 miles (+5,692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    401046049206
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside along body (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass32,631 miles (+6,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    265838746991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass25,679 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    203879902073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail25,517 miles (+2,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    870490116248
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail22,784 miles (+744)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    828506825118
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust blow mid/rear joint
    • NoteN/s accident damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3.mm and bald inner edge

  19. Pass22,040 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,040 miles
    Test number
    879643214185
    • NoteNsf tyre 3mm and 10 yrs old
    • NoteOsf tyre 3mm, 12yrs old and bald inner edge

  20. Fail22,040 miles (+606)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,040 miles
    Test number
    936253614164
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre 3mm and 10 yrs old
    • NoteOsf tyre 3mm, 12yrs old and bald inner edge

  21. Pass21,434 miles (+657)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,434 miles
    Test number
    719796133125
    • NoteBoth front tyres more than 8yrs old
    • NoteOil level too high

  22. Pass20,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,777 miles
    Test number
    967282882068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,777 miles (+598)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,777 miles
    Test number
    747442382094
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteNearside front tyre punctured

  24. Fail20,179 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    139679181025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorating

  25. Pass20,179 miles (+433)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    549069281028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorating

  26. Pass19,746 miles (+632)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,746 miles
    Test number
    934699980072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorating
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks

  27. Fail19,114 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    520110889097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass19,114 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    864030089084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,474 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,474 miles
    Test number
    950731388042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,664 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,664 miles
    Test number
    451153487066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    534610086061
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T889 THT

Does T889 THT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 THT is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T889 THT?
The MOT on T889 THT is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 THT done?
T889 THT was recorded at 125,584 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
Has T889 THT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 THT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T889 THT 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 T889 THT find?
T889 THT passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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