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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T896 SFWMOT history

T896 SFW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2023
Mileage
54,746 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 SFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T896 SFW was last recorded at 54,746 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 7,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,340 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,406 miles
Average per year
1,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,746 miles
  • 2022 – 47,340 miles
  • 2021 – 42,605 miles
  • 2020 – 40,178 miles
  • 2019 – 37,187 miles
  • 2018 – 34,379 miles
  • 2017 – 32,837 miles
  • 2016 – 30,478 miles
  • 2015 – 29,676 miles
  • 2014 – 28,685 miles
  • 2013 – 28,078 miles
  • 2012 – 27,452 miles
  • 2011 – 26,441 miles
  • 2010 – 25,457 miles
  • 2009 – 24,443 miles
  • 2008 – 23,175 miles
  • 2007 – 21,445 miles
  • 2006 – 20,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,746 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,746 miles (+7,406)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    871995572827
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass47,340 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    266092593543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,605 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    596637719483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail42,589 miles (+2,411)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    621593256605
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear, both ends. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass40,178 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    683485272764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass37,187 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,187 miles
    Test number
    346709863477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass34,379 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,379 miles
    Test number
    392526182583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass32,837 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,837 miles
    Test number
    968053792737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,478 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,478 miles
    Test number
    624542750300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,676 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,676 miles
    Test number
    326183245040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,685 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    765005344091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,078 miles (+626)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    725222843058
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly faded
    • NotePassenger door mirror missing

  13. Pass27,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    267080142046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,448 miles (+1,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,448 miles
    Test number
    148630642020
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass26,441 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,441 miles
    Test number
    589812741001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,457 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,457 miles
    Test number
    383189730006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,443 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,443 miles
    Test number
    444031949011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,175 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    243153748090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    472278537092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass21,445 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    952988337044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,235 miles
    Test number
    434041246006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 SFW

Does T896 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 SFW expired on 2 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 SFW?
The MOT on T896 SFW expired on 2 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 SFW done?
T896 SFW was recorded at 54,746 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 1,960 miles a year.
Has T896 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 SFW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T896 SFW 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 T896 SFW find?
T896 SFW failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 6 major defects: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 4 more.

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