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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T959 TAVMOT history

T959 TAV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
92,211 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 TAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 TAV was last recorded at 92,211 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 7,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,681 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,530 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,211 miles
  • 2022 – 84,681 miles
  • 2021 – 84,600 miles
  • 2020 – 84,442 miles
  • 2019 – 84,045 miles
  • 2018 – 83,688 miles
  • 2017 – 83,205 miles
  • 2016 – 82,785 miles
  • 2015 – 82,013 miles
  • 2014 – 80,990 miles
  • 2013 – 79,394 miles
  • 2012 – 78,357 miles
  • 2011 – 75,576 miles
  • 2010 – 72,417 miles
  • 2009 – 69,381 miles
  • 2008 – 67,393 miles
  • 2007 – 64,897 miles
  • 2006 – 62,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,211 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Centre exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,211 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    673033125000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    473523037349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail84,681 miles (+81)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    789280395308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,600 miles (+158)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    737058695488
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak engine area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,442 miles (+397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    291412764547
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,045 miles (+357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    634919025380
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamps corroded
    • 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))

  7. Pass83,688 miles (+483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    845078196268
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass83,205 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,205 miles
    Test number
    461110649004
    • 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)

  9. Pass82,785 miles (+772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    628258530551
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass82,013 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    615092135123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,990 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    265952144424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    738085433102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,394 miles (+1,037)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    978475633110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail78,357 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    248069432453
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has some side wall damage

  15. Pass78,357 miles (+2,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    259789532145
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has some side wall damage

  16. Pass75,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    235147831424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,576 miles (+3,159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    289517831435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,417 miles (+3,036)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,417 miles
    Test number
    203338740132
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine has a light missfire

  19. Pass69,381 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    922162349123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,393 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    574819948124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,897 miles (+2,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,897 miles
    Test number
    303258037159
    • NoteO/S/R shock damp.

  22. Pass62,313 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    364002446124
    • NoteBoth Front Brake Discs Corroding(Borderline MOT Pass)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Worn On Edges(Borderline MOT Pass)

Questions about T959 TAV

Does T959 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 TAV expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 TAV?
The MOT on T959 TAV expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 TAV done?
T959 TAV was recorded at 92,211 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has T959 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 TAV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T959 TAV 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 T959 TAV find?
T959 TAV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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