Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T98 CWLMOT history

T98 CWL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
127,225 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T98 CWL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T98 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 CWL was last recorded at 127,225 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,225 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,225 miles
  • 2022 – 120,560 miles
  • 2021 – 114,669 miles
  • 2019 – 104,035 miles
  • 2018 – 95,904 miles
  • 2017 – 88,691 miles
  • 2016 – 84,956 miles
  • 2015 – 79,543 miles
  • 2014 – 75,742 miles
  • 2013 – 71,936 miles
  • 2012 – 67,728 miles
  • 2011 – 64,633 miles
  • 2010 – 62,112 miles
  • 2009 – 59,833 miles
  • 2008 – 55,025 miles
  • 2007 – 48,810 miles
  • 2006 – 39,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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, 2018–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,225 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    829473253232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,225 miles (+6,665)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    105782119071
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    716002578422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,560 miles (+5,891)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    465884316164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass114,669 miles (+4,369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,669 miles
    Test number
    618665420666
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,300 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,300 miles
    Test number
    580335414333
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level not registering on dipstick. 1 litre of oil added prior to emissions test
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not excessively

  7. Fail110,300 miles (+6,265)1 dangerous1 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,300 miles
    Test number
    458538610756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level not registering on dipstick. 1 litre of oil added prior to emissions test
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not excessively

  8. Pass104,035 miles (+8,131)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,035 miles
    Test number
    812201366283
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,904 miles
    Test number
    388862484698
    • 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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,904 miles (+7,213)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,904 miles
    Test number
    918612482449
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,691 miles (+3,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    138446540917
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from both flanges on center section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded either side of flexable brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass84,956 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    211182887484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass79,543 miles (+3,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    769903805236
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass75,742 miles (+3,806)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,742 miles
    Test number
    897275804204
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass71,936 miles (+4,208)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    249059893157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass67,728 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    259972912251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass64,633 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    895791801277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,112 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    233041100255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,833 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    572047499195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    981556408246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,025 miles (+6,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    554365408295
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass48,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    880477807203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,810 miles (+8,844)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    862767907246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass39,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    641937706203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 CWL

Does T98 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 CWL expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 CWL?
The MOT on T98 CWL expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 CWL done?
T98 CWL was recorded at 127,225 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has T98 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 CWL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T98 CWL 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 T98 CWL find?
T98 CWL passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T98 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.