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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T979 ROPMOT history

T979 ROP is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,034 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 ROP
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 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 ROP was last recorded at 72,034 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,033 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,034 miles
  • 2024 – 72,025 miles
  • 2023 – 65,560 miles
  • 2022 – 62,311 miles
  • 2021 – 60,502 miles
  • 2020 – 58,778 miles
  • 2019 – 56,719 miles
  • 2018 – 54,711 miles
  • 2017 – 53,866 miles
  • 2016 – 52,947 miles
  • 2015 – 49,438 miles
  • 2014 – 44,273 miles
  • 2013 – 38,604 miles
  • 2012 – 34,624 miles
  • 2011 – 29,600 miles
  • 2010 – 23,392 miles
  • 2009 – 15,871 miles
  • 2008 – 11,778 miles
  • 2007 – 8,492 miles
  • 2006 – 7,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,034 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    309647303630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,033 miles (+8)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    299612295803
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,025 miles (+6,465)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    104998784738
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory14 front wheel size 15 rear wheel size
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered

  4. Pass65,560 miles (+3,249)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    689542595542
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,311 miles (+1,809)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    455099178512
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass60,502 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,502 miles
    Test number
    183143374873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,778 miles (+2,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    667059457788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBaffles in centre silencer loose

  8. Pass56,719 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    319234278515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer baffles loose

  9. Fail56,718 miles (+2,007)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    545301310549
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer baffles loose

  10. Pass54,711 miles (+845)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    571543871656
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,866 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    389860016962
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Pass52,947 miles (+3,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,947 miles
    Test number
    241016090777
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp snapped
    • AdvisoryExhaust Catalytic Converter noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

  13. Pass49,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    816918554638
    • AdvisoryCat broken up inside and rattling

  14. Fail49,438 miles (+5,165)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    581846670690
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCat broken up inside and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread lumpy

  15. Pass44,273 miles (+5,669)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    315769834486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass38,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    165512633240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail38,604 miles (+3,980)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    377311533276
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,624 miles (+5,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,624 miles
    Test number
    305753532245
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass29,600 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    405271931280
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded and starting to break up on inside edge

  20. Fail29,599 miles (+6,207)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    986101631278
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded and starting to break up on inside edge

  21. Pass23,392 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,392 miles
    Test number
    284117650242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,871 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,871 miles
    Test number
    523427739277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,778 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,778 miles
    Test number
    762276558228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,492 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,492 miles
    Test number
    171813197057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,483 miles
    Test number
    480163526146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 ROP

Does T979 ROP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 ROP expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 ROP?
The MOT on T979 ROP expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 ROP done?
T979 ROP was recorded at 72,034 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 3,347 miles a year.
Has T979 ROP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 ROP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T979 ROP 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 T979 ROP find?
T979 ROP passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor subframe area.

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