
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 1,272 cc
G520 WMJMOT history
G520 WMJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 1990. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 229,880 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 229,880 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G520 WMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 9 Feb 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
G520 WMJ was last recorded at 229,880 miles on 7 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 229,880 miles · 26 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 229,880 miles
- 2020 – 229,880 miles
- 2019 – 223,959 miles
- 2018 – 209,436 miles
- 2017 – 198,293 miles
- 2016 – 181,214 miles
- 2015 – 160,401 miles
- 2014 – 144,111 miles
- 2013 – 125,303 miles
- 2012 – 107,320 miles
- 2011 – 94,903 miles
- 2008 – 92,967 miles
- 2007 – 86,693 miles
- 2006 – 82,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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 mirror unit insecure.
Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Battery insecure
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,880 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 229,880 miles
- Test number
- 805685430443
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass229,880 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 229,880 miles
- Test number
- 505337732946
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake little reserve travel.
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
Fail229,880 miles (+5,921)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,880 miles
- Test number
- 568449357599
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside + offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake little reserve travel.
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
Pass223,959 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 223,959 miles
- Test number
- 830524970066
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroding.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))
Fail223,958 miles (+14,522)1 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,958 miles
- Test number
- 931587851267
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroding.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel hoses into carb + lift pump deteriorating.
Pass209,436 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 209,436 miles
- Test number
- 106298798327
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play + offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front fuel hoses deteriorating.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroding.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroding.
Fail209,434 miles (+11,141)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,434 miles
- Test number
- 931915602523
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases / joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play + offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroding.
Pass198,293 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 198,293 miles
- Test number
- 701708144787
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit insecure.
- AdvisoryPlay n/s/r wheel bearing.
- AdvisorySlight roughness in steering system.
Fail198,291 miles (+17,077)10 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,291 miles
- Test number
- 178354871040
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre to rear (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulk head ( under battery ) (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.
- AdvisoryPlay n/s/r wheel bearing.
- AdvisorySlight roughness in steering system.
Pass181,214 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 181,214 miles
- Test number
- 196230492363
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play +offside (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in top steering colum bush.
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.
Fail181,213 miles (+20,812)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,213 miles
- Test number
- 605151608826
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play +offside (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror unit insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in top steering colum bush.
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.
Pass160,401 miles (+16,290)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 160,401 miles
- Test number
- 602668675046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,111 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 144,111 miles
- Test number
- 387975064485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail144,111 miles (+18,808)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,111 miles
- Test number
- 235992664295
- FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass125,303 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 125,303 miles
- Test number
- 316313363245
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Fail125,303 miles (+17,983)11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,303 miles
- Test number
- 937542263207
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Pass107,320 miles (+12,417)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 107,320 miles
- Test number
- 408164962260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,903 miles (+1,936)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 916765261285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,967 miles (+6,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 92,967 miles
- Test number
- 591699818024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass86,693 miles (+4,121)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 86,693 miles
- Test number
- 671993417089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 82,572 miles
- Test number
- 203069316062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G520 WMJ
- Does G520 WMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on G520 WMJ expired on 6 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on G520 WMJ?
- The MOT on G520 WMJ expired on 6 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has G520 WMJ done?
- G520 WMJ was recorded at 229,880 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2023, an average of 8,316 miles a year.
- Has G520 WMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G520 WMJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on G520 WMJ 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 G520 WMJ find?
- G520 WMJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner, and 2 more.
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