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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T968 TYAMOT history

T968 TYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
81,230 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T968 TYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T968 TYA was last recorded at 81,230 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,228 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,230 miles
  • 2022 – 81,000 miles
  • 2021 – 80,696 miles
  • 2020 – 80,514 miles
  • 2019 – 79,758 miles
  • 2018 – 77,720 miles
  • 2017 – 75,417 miles
  • 2016 – 73,314 miles
  • 2015 – 71,417 miles
  • 2014 – 69,440 miles
  • 2013 – 67,684 miles
  • 2012 – 65,704 miles
  • 2011 – 63,623 miles
  • 2010 – 60,983 miles
  • 2009 – 58,844 miles
  • 2008 – 56,625 miles
  • 2007 – 48,601 miles
  • 2006 – 48,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,230 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,230 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    695414391905
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail81,228 miles (+228)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    243358012756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,000 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    422028992734
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,696 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,696 miles
    Test number
    501425515426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower SEAL CROODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WING ARCH CRODDED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WING ARCH CRODDED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail80,696 miles (+182)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,696 miles
    Test number
    626763132417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower SEAL CROODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WING ARCH CRODDED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WING ARCH CRODDED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,514 miles (+756)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,514 miles
    Test number
    451803509360
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    461169986710
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel filter leak not excessively

  8. Fail79,758 miles (+2,038)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    999025645100
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel filter leak not excessively

  9. Pass77,720 miles (+2,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    582210027128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn bald on edge inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass75,417 miles (+2,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    372899738941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass73,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    531629186485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail73,314 miles (+1,897)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    907647323636
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass71,417 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    685552325092
    • NoteRear exhaust baffles noisey

  14. Fail71,417 miles (+1,977)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    828932925037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly.
    • NoteRear exhaust baffles noisey

  15. Pass69,440 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,440 miles
    Test number
    537728714071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,684 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,684 miles
    Test number
    309249113095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,704 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    438231522099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,623 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    488866921000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,983 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    840204700005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,844 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    651657419044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,625 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    214739918015
    • 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)

  22. Pass48,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    824937117099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    450488816053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,599 miles1 dangerous4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    920358516065
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T968 TYA

Does T968 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T968 TYA expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T968 TYA?
The MOT on T968 TYA expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T968 TYA done?
T968 TYA was recorded at 81,230 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
Has T968 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T968 TYA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T968 TYA 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 T968 TYA find?
T968 TYA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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