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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 1,272 cc

F123 FKUMOT history

F123 FKU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Apr 1989. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
173,750 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F123 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
4 Apr 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F123 FKU was last recorded at 173,750 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2010: 15,567 miles, lower than 152,905 miles on 1 Apr 2009.
  • 2 Apr 2014: 103,371 miles, lower than 161,093 miles on 8 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,750 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,750 miles
  • 2021 – 173,648 miles
  • 2020 – 173,468 miles
  • 2019 – 172,586 miles
  • 2018 – 170,858 miles
  • 2017 – 169,525 miles
  • 2016 – 167,427 miles
  • 2015 – 165,495 miles
  • 2014 – 103,371 miles
  • 2013 – 161,093 miles
  • 2012 – 159,084 miles
  • 2011 – 157,239 miles
  • 2010 – 15,567 miles
  • 2009 – 152,905 miles
  • 2008 – 150,103 miles
  • 2007 – 147,962 miles
  • 2006 – 145,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,750 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,750 miles
    Test number
    575256647496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail173,750 miles (+102)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,750 miles
    Test number
    291572178026
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass173,648 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    173,648 miles
    Test number
    883018542654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,642 miles (+174)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,642 miles
    Test number
    366258382508
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (As marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (As marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,468 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    173,468 miles
    Test number
    651149454308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,586 miles
    Test number
    841316145502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,586 miles (+1,728)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,586 miles
    Test number
    679603843329
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,858 miles (+1,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    170,858 miles
    Test number
    489254437549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass169,525 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,525 miles
    Test number
    352667691148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,427 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    167,427 miles
    Test number
    610161482931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,495 miles (+62,124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    165,495 miles
    Test number
    259567695002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,371 miles
    Test number
    418823494016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,371 miles (-57,722)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,371 miles
    Test number
    145842094018
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass161,093 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    161,093 miles
    Test number
    127428993050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass159,084 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    159,084 miles
    Test number
    658926992044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,239 miles (+141,672)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    157,239 miles
    Test number
    399534091090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,567 miles (-137,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,567 miles
    Test number
    722586090038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,905 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    152,905 miles
    Test number
    803721999020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass150,103 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    150,103 miles
    Test number
    351165108154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,962 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    364874117108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,078 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    145,078 miles
    Test number
    900426896028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail145,052 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,052 miles
    Test number
    783707486042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about F123 FKU

Does F123 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F123 FKU expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F123 FKU?
The MOT on F123 FKU expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F123 FKU done?
F123 FKU was recorded at 173,750 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 1,721 miles a year.
Has F123 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F123 FKU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on F123 FKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F123 FKU find?
F123 FKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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