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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 1,043 cc

G511 YGVMOT history

G511 YGV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 1990. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2023
Mileage
114,408 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G511 YGV
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
9 Mar 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

G511 YGV was last recorded at 114,408 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,406 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,408 miles
  • 2021 – 112,626 miles
  • 2020 – 107,538 miles
  • 2019 – 107,522 miles
  • 2018 – 100,456 miles
  • 2017 – 97,264 miles
  • 2016 – 91,365 miles
  • 2015 – 79,990 miles
  • 2014 – 67,651 miles
  • 2012 – 41,594 miles
  • 2011 – 27,489 miles
  • 2010 – 27,352 miles
  • 2009 – 27,138 miles
  • 2008 – 26,712 miles
  • 2007 – 26,215 miles
  • 2006 – 25,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,408 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes at rear corroding and covered in Grease
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear under sill corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and sligt blow at front jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight wear in both front shock top mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,408 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,408 miles
    Test number
    139371308739
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes at rear corroding and covered in Grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear under sill corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and sligt blow at front joint
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front shock top mounts

  2. Fail114,406 miles (+1,780)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,406 miles
    Test number
    548004909830
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear under sill corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and sligt blow at front joint
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front shock top mounts

  3. Pass112,626 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    128017344015
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

  4. Fail112,626 miles1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    332920200821
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment thread has been cut down and locknut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

  5. Fail112,626 miles (+5,088)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    463170860115
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

  6. Pass107,538 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    105044051969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail107,537 miles (+15)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,537 miles
    Test number
    289924521585
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,522 miles (+7,066)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,522 miles
    Test number
    191954032808
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass100,456 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,456 miles
    Test number
    333933674478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding

  10. Pass97,264 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    876769966628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail97,263 miles (+5,898)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,263 miles
    Test number
    631360893386
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass91,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,365 miles
    Test number
    810521280278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,365 miles (+11,375)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,365 miles
    Test number
    775016396536
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass79,990 miles (+12,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    958559145009
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn unevenly and getting close to limits

  15. Pass67,651 miles (+26,057)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    919499154021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass41,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    279351452268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail41,591 miles (+14,102)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    796921152242
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    539542151254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,489 miles (+137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    735191551274
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  20. Pass27,352 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,352 miles
    Test number
    170650250282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,138 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,138 miles
    Test number
    602387049298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,712 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    592592958295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,215 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,215 miles
    Test number
    942239547294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,356 miles
    Test number
    931098156297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,356 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,356 miles
    Test number
    364248856486
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about G511 YGV

Does G511 YGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G511 YGV expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G511 YGV?
The MOT on G511 YGV expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G511 YGV done?
G511 YGV was recorded at 114,408 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has G511 YGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G511 YGV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on G511 YGV 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 G511 YGV find?
G511 YGV passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 11 advisories: brake pipes at rear corroding and covered in grease; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low, and 8 more.

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