VOLKSWAGEN POLO T1ESW has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 54,705 miles 10 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 17:06.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Friday 5th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

T1ESW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 202754,705 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 20255TH FEBRUARY 202652,594 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 202552,591 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 20245TH FEBRUARY 202550,329 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Pin Hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone (front Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - General Surface Rust At Rear Axle &components
FAILED23RD JANUARY 202450,329 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Pin Hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone (front Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - General Surface Rust At Rear Axle &components
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20235TH FEBRUARY 202447,399 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Top Corner (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Pin Hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle & Suspension Components Surface Corrosion
PASSED19TH JANUARY 20225TH FEBRUARY 202344,849 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 20215TH FEBRUARY 202242,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Front Pipe Flexy In Poor Condition
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Front And Rear , All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 202142,569 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Front Pipe Flexy In Poor Condition
  7. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Front And Rear , All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  11. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20205TH FEBRUARY 202140,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Tread Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Offside And Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Sub-Frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Deteriorated
FAILED31ST JANUARY 202040,490 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Tread Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Offside And Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Sub-Frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Deteriorated
PASSED25TH JANUARY 20195TH FEBRUARY 202037,364 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casings Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH JANUARY 201937,364 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casings Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Deteriorated
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 20185TH FEBRUARY 201934,472 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 20175TH FEBRUARY 201831,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Offside And Nearside Rear Has Slight Corrosion (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED29TH JANUARY 20165TH FEBRUARY 201728,463 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 20155TH FEBRUARY 201625,482 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20145TH FEBRUARY 201522,357 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Cracking Slightly At Walls And Treads.
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded And Scored Slightly.
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20135TH FEBRUARY 201418,145 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20125TH FEBRUARY 201315,683 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 201113,610 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Advise(slightwear & Light Scoring On Front Discs)
PASSED22ND JULY 201129TH JULY 201213,610 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise(slightwear & Light Scoring On Front Discs)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

T1ESW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

T1ESW MOT Comments

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T1ESW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 54,705 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,039 miles

T1ESW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration T1ESW was manufactured on Tuesday 29th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 54,705 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,039 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means T1ESW has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 59 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 10 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does T1ESW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 T1ESW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is T1ESW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 T1ESW does have Tax. Read more

When does T1ESW Tax expire?

The current Tax for T1ESW will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does T1ESW MOT expire?

The current MOT for T1ESW will expire in 3 months on Friday 5th February 2027. Read more

When did T1ESW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for T1ESW was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 17:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has T1ESW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for T1ESW we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has T1ESW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for T1ESW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has T1ESW done?

The odometer reading for T1ESW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 54,705 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,039 miles per year. Read more

How old is T1ESW?

The vehicle T1ESW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 29th July 2008. Read more

What colour is T1ESW?

The official colour of T1ESW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does T1ESW have?

T1ESW has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

T1ESW MOT Check