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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T998 GUDMOT history

T998 GUD is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
143,925 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 GUD
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
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 GUD was last recorded at 143,925 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,912 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,925 miles
  • 2023 – 142,344 miles
  • 2022 – 140,686 miles
  • 2021 – 137,842 miles
  • 2020 – 130,698 miles
  • 2018 – 127,071 miles
  • 2017 – 120,894 miles
  • 2016 – 114,144 miles
  • 2015 – 100,617 miles
  • 2014 – 87,900 miles
  • 2013 – 76,536 miles
  • 2012 – 66,172 miles
  • 2011 – 55,482 miles
  • 2010 – 43,027 miles
  • 2009 – 33,394 miles
  • 2008 – 29,648 miles
  • 2007 – 28,448 miles
  • 2006 – 26,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,925 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion to o/s/f brake back plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Light corrosion to n/s inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Light corrosion to rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe to brake compensator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,925 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,925 miles
    Test number
    595113036478
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,912 miles (+1,568)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,912 miles
    Test number
    330269782990
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,344 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    991291962482
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  4. Pass140,686 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,686 miles
    Test number
    656223630467
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to n/s inner arch
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear axle

  5. Fail140,678 miles (+2,836)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,678 miles
    Test number
    140651271751
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to n/s inner arch
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear axle

  6. Pass137,842 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,842 miles
    Test number
    544844518773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe to brake compensator
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to o/s/r brake hose end
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust joint

  7. Fail137,828 miles (+7,130)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    593432349000
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe to brake compensator
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to o/s/r brake hose end
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust joint

  8. Pass130,698 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    859513024937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,694 miles (+3,623)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,694 miles
    Test number
    534575168886
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,071 miles
    Test number
    308441522272
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right brake pipe has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail127,071 miles (+6,177)2 dangerous1 major4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,071 miles
    Test number
    396381822943
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low changed at time of test (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working changed at time of test (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working changed at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low changed at time of test (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right brake pipe has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,894 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,894 miles
    Test number
    442533255939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail120,867 miles (+6,723)2 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    371162652346
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass114,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    675424766786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,144 miles (+13,527)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    347477626677
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass100,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,617 miles
    Test number
    369307715430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail100,617 miles (+12,717)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,617 miles
    Test number
    686525215291
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass87,900 miles (+280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    849826324271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail87,620 miles (+11,084)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    436148114208
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,536 miles (+10,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    535907313297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass66,172 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    506510022272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,984 miles (+10,502)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    357315112431
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass55,482 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    337664921496
    • NoteBack box rusty
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes slight split
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust

  24. Fail55,482 miles (+12,455)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    906094621258
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • NoteBack box rusty
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes slight split
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust

  25. Pass43,027 miles (+9,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    373898420411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,394 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    313741319280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,648 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,648 miles
    Test number
    604523418216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,448 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    432902017266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    602401006216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T998 GUD

Does T998 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T998 GUD expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T998 GUD?
The MOT on T998 GUD expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T998 GUD done?
T998 GUD was recorded at 143,925 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has T998 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 GUD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T998 GUD 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 T998 GUD find?
T998 GUD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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