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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T978 NUAMOT history

T978 NUA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
54,676 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 NUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 NUA was last recorded at 54,676 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 6,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,060 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,616 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,676 miles
  • 2024 – 48,060 miles
  • 2023 – 45,975 miles
  • 2022 – 43,697 miles
  • 2021 – 43,158 miles
  • 2020 – 41,414 miles
  • 2019 – 40,057 miles
  • 2018 – 39,554 miles
  • 2017 – 39,064 miles
  • 2016 – 37,765 miles
  • 2015 – 36,816 miles
  • 2014 – 36,020 miles
  • 2013 – 34,635 miles
  • 2012 – 33,024 miles
  • 2011 – 31,680 miles
  • 2010 – 31,133 miles
  • 2009 – 28,646 miles
  • 2008 – 27,383 miles
  • 2007 – 25,650 miles
  • 2006 – 23,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,676 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,676 miles (+6,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,676 miles
    Test number
    907071286615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,060 miles (+2,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    489522276368
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall front to rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass45,975 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,975 miles
    Test number
    845631075160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,697 miles
    Test number
    618128540063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail43,697 miles (+539)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,697 miles
    Test number
    137354490170
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass43,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    760213462889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,158 miles (+1,744)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    437907605034
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,414 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    708026779170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail41,414 miles (+1,357)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    180188974837
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    737313428338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail40,057 miles (+503)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    372010098844
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass39,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    253766096028
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail39,539 miles (+475)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,539 miles
    Test number
    116626175942
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass39,064 miles (+1,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,064 miles
    Test number
    183063220902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,765 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    469755571898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,816 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    365276745124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass36,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    165078464164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,010 miles (+1,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    766738664126
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass34,635 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    199534963157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,024 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    385265762187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    229297661189
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass31,680 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    618697061105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,133 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,133 miles
    Test number
    172613770134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass28,646 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,646 miles
    Test number
    741971069114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,383 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    602150678191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,650 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    394534467139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,828 miles
    Test number
    740153676131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 NUA

Does T978 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 NUA expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 NUA?
The MOT on T978 NUA expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 NUA done?
T978 NUA was recorded at 54,676 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has T978 NUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 NUA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T978 NUA 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 T978 NUA find?
T978 NUA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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