Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T953 SFWMOT history
T953 SFW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 92,356 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T953 SFW
- 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
- 5 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T953 SFW was last recorded at 92,356 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 1,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 91,258 miles · 25 Sept 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,098 miles
- Average per year
- 3,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 92,356 miles
- 2020 – 91,258 miles
- 2019 – 86,908 miles
- 2018 – 86,236 miles
- 2017 – 84,810 miles
- 2016 – 77,998 miles
- 2015 – 72,484 miles
- 2014 – 68,205 miles
- 2013 – 64,296 miles
- 2012 – 61,287 miles
- 2011 – 59,181 miles
- 2010 – 55,697 miles
- 2009 – 51,804 miles
- 2008 – 47,988 miles
- 2007 – 44,274 miles
- 2006 – 40,386 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,356 miles
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside sill coroded
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.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint and rear joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,356 miles (+1,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 92,356 miles
- Test number
- 694954171794
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside sill coroded
Pass91,258 miles (+4,350)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 91,258 miles
- Test number
- 339611496864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,908 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,908 miles
- Test number
- 440919731435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,896 miles (+660)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,896 miles
- Test number
- 452573736206
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,236 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,236 miles
- Test number
- 762937480648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHas play in n/s inner tie rod
Fail86,235 miles (+1,425)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,235 miles
- Test number
- 203150276897
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHas play in n/s inner tie rod
Pass84,810 miles (+6,812)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 84,810 miles
- Test number
- 143837128892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,998 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 77,998 miles
- Test number
- 743982310645
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint and rear joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail77,998 miles (+5,514)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,998 miles
- Test number
- 557992591365
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint and rear joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass72,484 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,484 miles
- Test number
- 436946515975
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail72,484 miles (+4,279)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,484 miles
- Test number
- 704913547110
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass68,205 miles (+3,909)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,205 miles
- Test number
- 249595944289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,296 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 64,296 miles
- Test number
- 308112043268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail64,296 miles (+3,009)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,296 miles
- Test number
- 986612243216
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass61,287 miles (+2,106)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 61,287 miles
- Test number
- 939572442289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,181 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 59,181 miles
- Test number
- 127925941275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAirbag warning light on
- NoteNearsde rear tyre cracking between tread
Fail59,181 miles (+3,484)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,181 miles
- Test number
- 347604841283
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAirbag warning light on
- NoteNearsde rear tyre cracking between tread
Pass55,697 miles (+3,893)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,697 miles
- Test number
- 152965140258
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust clamp excessive corrosion
- NoteLower power steering pipes corroded
Pass51,804 miles (+3,816)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,804 miles
- Test number
- 242627049266
- NoteAir Bag Warning Light On
Pass47,988 miles (+3,714)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,988 miles
- Test number
- 350778448442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,274 miles (+3,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 44,274 miles
- Test number
- 961202247205
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass40,386 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,386 miles
- Test number
- 404761946205
- NoteAirbag warning light remained on throughout test.
- NoteEngine oil leak from sump and crankshaft gear.
- NoteExhausts catalytic convertor blowing at front joint.
- NoteExhausts rear silencer heavily corroded and slightly blowing at joint.
- NoteFront discs worn 30% and heavily corroded on inner faces.
- NoteGearbox oil leak from gear selector shaft.
- NoteO/s wishbone rear bush slight play.
Questions about T953 SFW
- Does T953 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T953 SFW expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T953 SFW?
- The MOT on T953 SFW expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T953 SFW done?
- T953 SFW was recorded at 92,356 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
- Has T953 SFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T953 SFW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on T953 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 T953 SFW find?
- T953 SFW passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside sill corroded; offside sill coroded.
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