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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

TE 100MOT history

TE 100 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,356 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TE 100
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TE 100 was last recorded at 114,356 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 8,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,795 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,561 miles
Average per year
8,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,356 miles
  • 2025 – 105,795 miles
  • 2024 – 101,138 miles
  • 2023 – 97,953 miles
  • 2022 – 87,617 miles
  • 2021 – 76,680 miles
  • 2020 – 66,581 miles
  • 2019 – 59,490 miles
  • 2018 – 45,658 miles
  • 2017 – 33,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,356 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryBattery tray insecure

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.

  • Offside front back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight play in both rack ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,356 miles (+8,561)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,356 miles
    Test number
    636968035635
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBattery tray insecure

  2. Pass105,795 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    477179395806
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  3. Fail105,794 miles (+4,656)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    238073002629
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  4. Pass101,138 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    552201775161
    • AdvisoryOffside front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rack ends

  5. Fail101,126 miles (+3,173)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    781213036391
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rack ends

  6. Pass97,953 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    488351838509
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil tyre is worn bald to inner and outer edges (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil tyre is worn bald to inner edge (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail97,953 miles (+10,336)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    414515031374
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower suspension arm rear bush has separated from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt locked in position (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil tyre is worn bald to inner and outer edges (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil tyre is worn bald to inner edge (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,617 miles
    Test number
    311094799571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail87,617 miles (+10,937)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,617 miles
    Test number
    983964853841
    • Repaired at testRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass76,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    325414118070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail76,678 miles (+10,097)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    768452830562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bracket broken. (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak failed emisions test (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    712542050471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,581 miles (+7,091)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    267093241754
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake drag on rear wheels both sides.

  14. Pass59,490 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    967175033997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,489 miles (+523)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    550880101374
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not allowing belt out for inspection (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass58,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    950878586125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticky

  17. Fail58,966 miles (+13,308)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    903553756540
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticky

  18. Pass45,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    421670248776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,658 miles (+12,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    166838091035
    • Repaired at testRear Inner Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass33,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    476312875997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about TE 100

What vehicle is registration TE 100 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TE 100 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TE 100 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TE 100 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TE 100?
The MOT on TE 100 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TE 100 done?
TE 100 was recorded at 114,356 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,454 miles a year.
Has TE 100 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TE 100 has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on TE 100 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 TE 100 find?
TE 100 passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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