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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T956 SEVMOT history

T956 SEV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 84,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,313 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 SEV
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
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 SEV was last recorded at 84,313 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,299 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,313 miles
  • 2024 – 78,782 miles
  • 2023 – 75,777 miles
  • 2022 – 73,244 miles
  • 2021 – 71,310 miles
  • 2020 – 69,195 miles
  • 2019 – 66,381 miles
  • 2018 – 64,288 miles
  • 2017 – 61,812 miles
  • 2016 – 59,234 miles
  • 2015 – 54,573 miles
  • 2014 – 49,469 miles
  • 2013 – 43,868 miles
  • 2012 – 38,680 miles
  • 2011 – 32,083 miles
  • 2010 – 27,225 miles
  • 2009 – 24,081 miles
  • 2008 – 19,317 miles
  • 2007 – 13,538 miles
  • 2006 – 8,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,313 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-rear weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Auxillary belt slight deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,313 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    452761036196
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-rear weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail84,299 miles (+5,517)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    516258233768
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-rear weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    125061927162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre just starting to wear on inside of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,782 miles (+3,005)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    240234692260
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre just starting to wear on inside of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass75,777 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    767241577985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,244 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    534932417596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,221 miles (+1,911)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    759108520142
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,310 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,310 miles
    Test number
    495514171063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,195 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    530967909590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,381 miles
    Test number
    388809197100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,381 miles (+2,093)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,381 miles
    Test number
    770408533337
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass64,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    597409148557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt slight deteriorating

  13. FailMileage not read5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937218049203
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt slight deteriorating

  14. Pass61,812 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    767910580825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail61,806 miles (+2,572)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    486135375754
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,234 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    821465171735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,573 miles (+5,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    368069035147
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass49,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    419059624174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,469 miles (+5,601)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    929407524163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass43,868 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,868 miles
    Test number
    287212223447
    • NoteExhaust rubbing on body

  21. Fail43,868 miles (+5,188)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,868 miles
    Test number
    489402923155
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteExhaust rubbing on body

  22. Pass38,680 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    519345322143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,083 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,083 miles
    Test number
    299695821146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,225 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,225 miles
    Test number
    183424140108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass24,081 miles (+4,764)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    253366549155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s outer rear tyre side/wall split

  26. Pass19,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,317 miles
    Test number
    584630248150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Fail19,317 miles (+5,779)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,317 miles
    Test number
    742790548114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Fail13,538 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,538 miles
    Test number
    202129347163
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer/sidewall cut

  29. Pass13,538 miles (+5,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,538 miles
    Test number
    510829147173
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer/sidewall cut

  30. Fail8,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,052 miles
    Test number
    323929626167
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  31. Pass8,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,052 miles
    Test number
    791749926170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T956 SEV

Does T956 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T956 SEV is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T956 SEV?
The MOT on T956 SEV is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T956 SEV done?
T956 SEV was recorded at 84,313 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has T956 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 SEV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T956 SEV 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 T956 SEV find?
T956 SEV passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-rear weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer nearside and offside; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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