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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T88 TSOMOT history

T88 TSO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,276 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 TSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 TSO was last recorded at 115,276 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,231 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
7,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,276 miles
  • 2025 – 111,918 miles
  • 2024 – 105,375 miles
  • 2023 – 99,260 miles
  • 2022 – 92,369 miles
  • 2021 – 87,374 miles
  • 2020 – 84,413 miles
  • 2019 – 79,650 miles
  • 2018 – 73,555 miles
  • 2017 – 59,856 miles
  • 2016 – 47,195 miles
  • 2015 – 30,195 miles
  • 2014 – 21,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,276 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,276 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    464709694526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,231 miles (+3,313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    244079910026
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,918 miles (+6,543)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,918 miles
    Test number
    299457100124
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Slight corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass105,375 miles (+6,115)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    535040602850
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass99,260 miles (+6,891)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    875774488932
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass92,369 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    587709692148
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel slightly long
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail92,369 miles (+4,995)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    657833425607
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel slightly long
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,374 miles (+2,961)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    171078692540
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in service brake pedal

  9. Pass84,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    84,413 miles
    Test number
    341809834196
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail84,413 miles (+4,763)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,413 miles
    Test number
    531163678464
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass79,650 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    626403055300
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,555 miles (+13,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    411603366899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,856 miles (+12,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    744735653853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass47,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    271930330950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail47,195 miles (+17,000)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    909441537927
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass30,195 miles (+8,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    758891875040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,658 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    108118274400
    • NoteRear wiper blade smears

  18. Fail21,658 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    696408174058
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade smears

Questions about T88 TSO

Does T88 TSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 TSO is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 TSO?
The MOT on T88 TSO is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 TSO done?
T88 TSO was recorded at 115,276 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,852 miles a year.
Has T88 TSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 TSO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T88 TSO 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 T88 TSO find?
T88 TSO passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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