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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T939 SFWMOT history

T939 SFW is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
158,557 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T939 SFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T939 SFW was last recorded at 158,557 miles on 23 May 2022, 15,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,990 miles · 18 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
15,567 miles
Average per year
5,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,557 miles
  • 2021 – 142,990 miles
  • 2020 – 130,093 miles
  • 2019 – 128,685 miles
  • 2018 – 126,726 miles
  • 2017 – 124,106 miles
  • 2016 – 120,816 miles
  • 2015 – 117,755 miles
  • 2014 – 115,437 miles
  • 2013 – 111,955 miles
  • 2012 – 106,938 miles
  • 2011 – 102,487 miles
  • 2010 – 97,471 miles
  • 2009 – 92,631 miles
  • 2008 – 86,782 miles
  • 2007 – 79,833 miles
  • 2006 – 73,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated & surface corrosion on arms.
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor out rigger damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front n/s and o/s top mounts have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front floor has damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,557 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,557 miles
    Test number
    936437691417
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated & surface corrosion on arms.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor out rigger damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,557 miles (+15,567)3 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,557 miles
    Test number
    124625428239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated & surface corrosion on arms.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor out rigger damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,990 miles (+29)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,990 miles
    Test number
    996356746245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisoryRear/centre exhaust has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRepair weld to n/s floor

  4. Fail142,961 miles (+12,868)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,961 miles
    Test number
    493015886077
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose support (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported bulkhead pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded and rear heatshield partially insecure
    • AdvisoryRepair weld to n/s floor

  5. Pass130,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    583000947147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail130,093 miles (+1,408)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    468881640074
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,685 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    209356072099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,726 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,726 miles
    Test number
    658302805142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,725 miles (+2,619)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,725 miles
    Test number
    160329095984
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass124,106 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,106 miles
    Test number
    965987371094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,816 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    195363038769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,780 miles (+3,025)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    347463415753
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail117,755 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,755 miles
    Test number
    349885585085
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass117,755 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,755 miles
    Test number
    549505585068
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass115,437 miles (+3,482)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,437 miles
    Test number
    687568874092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes greased . but look slightly corrorded
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop worn

  16. Pass111,955 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,955 miles
    Test number
    328940983068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,938 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    117118062092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,487 miles (+5,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,487 miles
    Test number
    119005371052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass97,471 miles (+4,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,471 miles
    Test number
    524631270028
    • 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)

  20. Pass92,631 miles (+5,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    531917879059
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass86,782 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    260029978067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,833 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    231013277057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    303487066036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T939 SFW

Does T939 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T939 SFW expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T939 SFW?
The MOT on T939 SFW expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T939 SFW done?
T939 SFW was recorded at 158,557 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 5,272 miles a year.
Has T939 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T939 SFW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T939 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 T939 SFW find?
T939 SFW passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with 13 advisories: both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated & surface corrosion on arms.; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer; exhaust system corroded, and 10 more.

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