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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T918 FOBMOT history

T918 FOB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,205 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T918 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T918 FOB was last recorded at 56,205 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,837 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
1,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,205 miles
  • 2025 – 55,837 miles
  • 2024 – 55,752 miles
  • 2023 – 55,209 miles
  • 2022 – 54,482 miles
  • 2021 – 53,448 miles
  • 2019 – 53,021 miles
  • 2018 – 50,193 miles
  • 2017 – 49,280 miles
  • 2016 – 48,615 miles
  • 2015 – 47,213 miles
  • 2014 – 46,523 miles
  • 2013 – 43,553 miles
  • 2012 – 37,325 miles
  • 2011 – 32,849 miles
  • 2010 – 29,515 miles
  • 2009 – 27,947 miles
  • 2008 – 27,480 miles
  • 2007 – 24,119 miles
  • 2006 – 19,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,205 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,205 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    366932256846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass55,837 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    731609704984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass55,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,752 miles
    Test number
    759957949828
    • 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))

  4. Fail55,752 miles (+543)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,752 miles
    Test number
    686345878135
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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))

  5. Pass55,209 miles (+727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    702186904850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,482 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    827650067270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    489533068862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,448 miles (+427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    381479148238
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,021 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    298021051815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,193 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,193 miles
    Test number
    383959422254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,280 miles (+665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,280 miles
    Test number
    135206348226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass48,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    728817103401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail48,615 miles (+1,402)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    176625511408
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass47,213 miles (+690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    475414241592
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer covering deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition on both front brake disc's inner faces (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,523 miles (+2,970)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    597782204316
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass43,553 miles (+6,228)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    617916593203
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear Silencer outer cover deteriorating

  17. Pass37,325 miles (+4,476)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,325 miles
    Test number
    575596002360
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer outer covering deteriorating

  18. Pass32,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,849 miles
    Test number
    947017501396
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail32,849 miles (+3,334)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,849 miles
    Test number
    958097401300
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass29,515 miles (+1,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,515 miles
    Test number
    262716100397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass27,947 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,947 miles
    Test number
    470848309380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,480 miles (+3,361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    643461118303
    • NoteFront wipers split

  23. Pass24,119 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,119 miles
    Test number
    741870917361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,921 miles
    Test number
    410684706462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T918 FOB

Does T918 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T918 FOB is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T918 FOB?
The MOT on T918 FOB is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T918 FOB done?
T918 FOB was recorded at 56,205 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,837 miles a year.
Has T918 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T918 FOB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T918 FOB 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 T918 FOB find?
T918 FOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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