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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 1,043 cc

G257 FKAMOT history

G257 FKA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 1990. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 71,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
71,078 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G257 FKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
25 Jun 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

G257 FKA was last recorded at 71,078 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 3,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,427 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,651 miles
Average per year
6,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,078 miles
  • 2022 – 67,427 miles
  • 2021 – 59,798 miles
  • 2020 – 53,335 miles
  • 2019 – 46,671 miles
  • 2018 – 39,462 miles
  • 2017 – 32,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,078 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,078 miles (+3,651)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    249669486077
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass67,427 miles (+7,629)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    332159101571
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass59,798 miles (+6,463)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    592088061083
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass53,335 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,335 miles
    Test number
    560485689274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,671 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    180753451938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,462 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    548474961237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    487288453254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G257 FKA

Does G257 FKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G257 FKA expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G257 FKA?
The MOT on G257 FKA expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G257 FKA done?
G257 FKA was recorded at 71,078 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 6,460 miles a year.
Has G257 FKA ever failed its MOT?
No. G257 FKA has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on G257 FKA 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 G257 FKA find?
G257 FKA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn.; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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