Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T979 YHOMOT history
T979 YHO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 71,846 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T979 YHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T979 YHO was last recorded at 71,846 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,572 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 274 miles
- Average per year
- 2,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 71,846 miles
- 2024 – 69,605 miles
- 2023 – 65,912 miles
- 2022 – 61,257 miles
- 2021 – 57,311 miles
- 2020 – 55,469 miles
- 2019 – 51,111 miles
- 2018 – 46,329 miles
- 2017 – 44,699 miles
- 2016 – 43,112 miles
- 2015 – 42,407 miles
- 2014 – 41,636 miles
- 2013 – 40,345 miles
- 2012 – 39,156 miles
- 2011 – 37,745 miles
- 2010 – 36,737 miles
- 2009 – 34,036 miles
- 2008 – 31,576 miles
- 2007 – 28,964 miles
- 2006 – 26,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,846 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,846 miles (+274)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 71,846 miles
- Test number
- 444437087980
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail71,572 miles (+1,967)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,572 miles
- Test number
- 922680911011
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,605 miles (+3,693)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 69,605 miles
- Test number
- 161866219297
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,912 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 65,912 miles
- Test number
- 580918046827
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Fail65,909 miles (+4,652)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,909 miles
- Test number
- 446951736906
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass61,257 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 61,257 miles
- Test number
- 387278336461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,256 miles (+3,945)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,256 miles
- Test number
- 586456189862
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both joints either side of cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass57,311 miles (+1,842)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,311 miles
- Test number
- 279030783744
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,469 miles (+4,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 55,469 miles
- Test number
- 256327251333
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass51,111 miles (+4,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 51,111 miles
- Test number
- 550204875910
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass46,329 miles (+1,630)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 46,329 miles
- Test number
- 461557164586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,699 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 44,699 miles
- Test number
- 434603330181
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,112 miles (+705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,112 miles
- Test number
- 830537630234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Pass42,407 miles (+771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 279794275473
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass41,636 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 41,636 miles
- Test number
- 318967964102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail41,636 miles (+1,291)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,636 miles
- Test number
- 316357964192
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass40,345 miles (+1,189)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 40,345 miles
- Test number
- 996662763192
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,156 miles (+1,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,156 miles
- Test number
- 269341372494
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass37,745 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 146894671116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,737 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,737 miles
- Test number
- 623249670177
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass34,036 miles (+2,460)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,036 miles
- Test number
- 710689669174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,576 miles (+2,612)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,576 miles
- Test number
- 384675678118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,964 miles (+2,399)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,964 miles
- Test number
- 284436867459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 26,565 miles
- Test number
- 382288236141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,565 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,565 miles
- Test number
- 284308136472
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about T979 YHO
- Does T979 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T979 YHO expired on 7 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T979 YHO?
- The MOT on T979 YHO expired on 7 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T979 YHO done?
- T979 YHO was recorded at 71,846 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
- Has T979 YHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T979 YHO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T979 YHO 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 YHO find?
- T979 YHO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.
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