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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,043 cc

F460 PDDMOT history

F460 PDD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 113,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
113,638 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F460 PDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
3 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

F460 PDD was last recorded at 113,638 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,622 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,638 miles
  • 2023 – 108,989 miles
  • 2022 – 102,951 miles
  • 2020 – 101,756 miles
  • 2019 – 99,806 miles
  • 2018 – 94,339 miles
  • 2017 – 88,038 miles
  • 2016 – 82,412 miles
  • 2015 – 79,383 miles
  • 2014 – 72,767 miles
  • 2013 – 63,219 miles
  • 2012 – 62,399 miles
  • 2011 – 61,361 miles
  • 2010 – 60,170 miles
  • 2009 – 58,629 miles
  • 2008 – 57,060 miles
  • 2007 – 55,229 miles
  • 2006 – 52,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,638 miles
  • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  • AdvisoryPlay in offside front upper strut top mount

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Underside of car dirty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,638 miles (+16)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,638 miles
    Test number
    795278470803
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front upper strut top mount

  2. Fail113,622 miles (+4,633)11 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    912130795533
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working pipe not connected (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,989 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,989 miles
    Test number
    130298882247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front strut top mount
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

  4. Fail108,986 miles (+6,035)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    782613962246
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front strut top mount
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

  5. Pass102,951 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    738074859678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car dirty
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  6. Fail102,948 miles (+1,192)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    933017368514
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car dirty
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  7. Pass101,756 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    616968722153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail101,751 miles (+1,945)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    735093616493
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,806 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,806 miles
    Test number
    683476765408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front anti roll bar/control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car dirty

  10. Fail99,804 miles (+5,465)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,804 miles
    Test number
    573693815216
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front anti roll bar/control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car dirty
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  11. Pass94,339 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    151091982554
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail94,336 miles (+6,298)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    841156198168
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,038 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    552671225131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,026 miles (+5,614)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    762690034568
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,412 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    161664872702
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail82,406 miles (+3,023)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    874794559855
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,383 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    534185644543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,379 miles (+6,612)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    270516563148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre under inflated

  19. Pass72,767 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    345497644215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail72,752 miles (+9,533)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    808246044235
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,219 miles (+820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    517969213267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,399 miles (+1,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    788742202259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass61,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    919731901215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,361 miles (+1,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    838221501262
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  25. Pass60,170 miles (+1,541)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,170 miles
    Test number
    771892800264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOff side front wheel bearing slightly rough

  26. Pass58,629 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    393059009457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,060 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    952034308206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    384946607290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,229 miles (+2,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    393816707484
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass52,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    140887406246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail52,980 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    301147206451
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about F460 PDD

Does F460 PDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F460 PDD expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F460 PDD?
The MOT on F460 PDD expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F460 PDD done?
F460 PDD was recorded at 113,638 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has F460 PDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F460 PDD has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on F460 PDD 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 F460 PDD find?
F460 PDD failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blow, and 7 more.

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