
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T98 VAXMOT history
T98 VAX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 56,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 56,998 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T98 VAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T98 VAX was last recorded at 56,998 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,270 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 728 miles
- Average per year
- 1,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,998 miles
- 2025 – 56,270 miles
- 2024 – 55,879 miles
- 2023 – 55,604 miles
- 2022 – 55,189 miles
- 2021 – 54,659 miles
- 2020 – 54,028 miles
- 2019 – 53,735 miles
- 2018 – 53,483 miles
- 2017 – 53,179 miles
- 2016 – 52,696 miles
- 2015 – 51,473 miles
- 2014 – 49,304 miles
- 2013 – 46,106 miles
- 2012 – 42,905 miles
- 2011 – 41,614 miles
- 2010 – 38,760 miles
- 2009 – 32,020 miles
- 2008 – 29,359 miles
- 2007 – 26,018 miles
- 2006 – 22,345 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferulles (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs to vehicle
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorating
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front and rear suspension corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
33 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail56,998 miles (+728)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,998 miles
- Test number
- 812482394577
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferulles (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs to vehicle
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorating
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded
Pass56,270 miles (+391)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 56,270 miles
- Test number
- 108644410804
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframes and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass55,879 miles (+275)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 55,879 miles
- Test number
- 810187249899
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,604 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 55,604 miles
- Test number
- 335359246491
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Fail55,604 miles (+415)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,604 miles
- Test number
- 358636331006
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Pass55,189 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,189 miles
- Test number
- 349891320751
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension starting to corrode
Fail55,187 miles (+528)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,187 miles
- Test number
- 522528610043
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension starting to corrode
Pass54,659 miles (+631)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 54,659 miles
- Test number
- 230997980933
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r floor corroded
Pass54,028 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 54,028 miles
- Test number
- 801953790707
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension units corroded
- AdvisoryUnder side heavily corrode
Fail54,028 miles (+293)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,028 miles
- Test number
- 743166221644
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension units corroded
- AdvisoryUnder side heavily corrode
Pass53,735 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 53,735 miles
- Test number
- 708061177199
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long solid x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Fail53,735 miles (+252)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,735 miles
- Test number
- 249234696988
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flooring (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long solid x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Pass53,483 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 53,483 miles
- Test number
- 252174840678
- AdvisoryPas pipes heavily corroded
Fail53,483 miles (+304)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,483 miles
- Test number
- 101150187976
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded close to sill (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/r outer sill area
- AdvisoryPas pipes heavily corroded
Pass53,179 miles (+483)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 53,179 miles
- Test number
- 986000914214
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPAS pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryRear of o/s sill weak with corrosion
Pass52,696 miles (+1,223)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 52,696 miles
- Test number
- 179790611236
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisorySeveral suspension components corroded
Pass51,473 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,473 miles
- Test number
- 295621445068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteAll four tyres perishing /splitting
- NoteO/side rear sill corroded
Fail51,472 miles (+2,168)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,472 miles
- Test number
- 179031845479
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteAll four tyres perishing /splitting
- NoteO/side rear sill corroded
Pass49,304 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 49,304 miles
- Test number
- 278498934002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteVarious componants under side of vehicle corroding
Fail49,304 miles (+3,198)3 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,304 miles
- Test number
- 617257534006
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteVarious componants under side of vehicle corroding
Pass46,106 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,106 miles
- Test number
- 779225043083
- NoteFront and rear metal brake pipes corroding
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings
Fail46,106 miles (+3,201)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,106 miles
- Test number
- 429274443063
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting
- NoteBoth front wish bone arm bushes splitting
- NoteFront and rear metal brake pipes corroding
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteSlight blow from exhaust joints
- NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings
Pass42,905 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,905 miles
- Test number
- 489425342076
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Fail42,904 miles (+1,290)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,904 miles
- Test number
- 955064442010
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass41,614 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 41,614 miles
- Test number
- 225708931076
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
Fail41,614 miles (+2,854)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,614 miles
- Test number
- 579298931007
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass38,760 miles (+6,740)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,760 miles
- Test number
- 142069430461
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight damged to n/s/f lower bumper
Pass32,020 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,020 miles
- Test number
- 761430049064
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
Fail32,020 miles (+2,661)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,020 miles
- Test number
- 993240549047
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
Pass29,359 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 29,359 miles
- Test number
- 133082348006
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass26,018 miles (+3,673)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,018 miles
- Test number
- 443677747056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,345 miles
- Test number
- 103962956023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,345 miles
- Test number
- 984282656059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T98 VAX
- Does T98 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T98 VAX expired on 22 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T98 VAX?
- The MOT on T98 VAX expired on 22 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T98 VAX done?
- T98 VAX was recorded at 56,998 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,735 miles a year.
- Has T98 VAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T98 VAX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T98 VAX 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 VAX find?
- T98 VAX failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 8 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill, and 11 more.
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