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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T970 RDEMOT history

T970 RDE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
89,348 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 RDE was last recorded at 89,348 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,338 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 89,348 miles
  • 2020 – 80,424 miles
  • 2019 – 74,526 miles
  • 2018 – 71,711 miles
  • 2017 – 67,644 miles
  • 2016 – 63,617 miles
  • 2015 – 54,141 miles
  • 2014 – 46,226 miles
  • 2012 – 30,366 miles
  • 2011 – 24,950 miles
  • 2010 – 19,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,348 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,348 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,348 miles
    Test number
    719194211124
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail89,338 miles (+8,914)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,338 miles
    Test number
    846587533302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass80,424 miles (+5,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    420987948856
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass74,526 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,526 miles
    Test number
    401509783605
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,711 miles (+4,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    929020248934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    804950529808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail67,642 miles (+4,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    458976317378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass63,617 miles (+9,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,617 miles
    Test number
    166189323018
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass54,141 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    835305305293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    296829294155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,226 miles (+15,860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    348039394179
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass30,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,366 miles
    Test number
    877839322230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,366 miles (+5,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,366 miles
    Test number
    929939222292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass24,950 miles (+5,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,950 miles
    Test number
    117927511222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass19,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,769 miles
    Test number
    453734710262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 RDE

Does T970 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 RDE expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 RDE?
The MOT on T970 RDE expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 RDE done?
T970 RDE was recorded at 89,348 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
Has T970 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 RDE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T970 RDE 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 T970 RDE find?
T970 RDE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear axle corroded.

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