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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T897 PCKMOT history

T897 PCK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
57,048 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 PCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 PCK was last recorded at 57,048 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,993 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,048 miles
  • 2022 – 56,993 miles
  • 2021 – 56,796 miles
  • 2020 – 56,672 miles
  • 2019 – 56,329 miles
  • 2018 – 56,051 miles
  • 2017 – 55,756 miles
  • 2016 – 55,314 miles
  • 2015 – 54,763 miles
  • 2014 – 54,097 miles
  • 2013 – 53,380 miles
  • 2012 – 52,556 miles
  • 2011 – 51,765 miles
  • 2010 – 50,611 miles
  • 2009 – 49,427 miles
  • 2008 – 47,983 miles
  • 2007 – 45,939 miles
  • 2006 – 42,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,048 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,048 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    202933461332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,993 miles (+197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    974107120630
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,796 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    554570408424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,672 miles
    Test number
    428059787398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,672 miles (+343)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,672 miles
    Test number
    780686772289
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass56,329 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    357881043692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    214479249477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail56,051 miles (+295)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    765448859758
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass55,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    475584078372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail55,756 miles (+442)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    737301698309
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass55,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    214230510718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to lexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail55,314 miles (+551)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    657802458751
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to lexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,763 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    679524335196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inop

  14. Fail54,763 miles (+666)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    207857425493
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inop

  15. Pass54,097 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    128263434191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,380 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    576753513149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,556 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    787581032195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,765 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,765 miles
    Test number
    358952331186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,611 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    513807920139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,427 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    233648129152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,983 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,983 miles
    Test number
    412133738147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,939 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    103556437178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    503179336179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T897 PCK

Does T897 PCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 PCK expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 PCK?
The MOT on T897 PCK expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 PCK done?
T897 PCK was recorded at 57,048 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has T897 PCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 PCK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T897 PCK 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 T897 PCK find?
T897 PCK passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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