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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,272 cc

H587 LELMOT history

H587 LEL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 1991. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2023
Mileage
65,720 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H587 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
25 Feb 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

H587 LEL was last recorded at 65,720 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,642 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,720 miles
  • 2021 – 65,642 miles
  • 2020 – 65,198 miles
  • 2019 – 64,667 miles
  • 2018 – 62,914 miles
  • 2017 – 60,072 miles
  • 2016 – 55,826 miles
  • 2015 – 51,260 miles
  • 2014 – 43,939 miles
  • 2013 – 36,379 miles
  • 2012 – 29,311 miles
  • 2011 – 24,913 miles
  • 2010 – 20,369 miles
  • 2009 – 15,759 miles
  • 2008 – 14,054 miles
  • 2007 – 14,015 miles
  • 2006 – 13,982 miles
  • 2005 – 13,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear corroding above the rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,720 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    114506700600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,642 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,642 miles
    Test number
    702823954785
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

  3. Pass65,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    528550997314
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily perished and split
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front strut top mountings

  4. Fail65,198 miles (+531)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    812027586427
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily perished and split
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front strut top mountings

  5. Pass64,667 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    693937904662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Slight movement within suspension attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Slight movement within suspension attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail64,667 miles (+1,753)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    641944200633
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Slight movement within suspension attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Slight movement within suspension attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass62,914 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    670087120988
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear corroding above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement at both front upper suspension attachments

  8. Fail62,914 miles (+2,842)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    242382442658
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear corroding above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement at both front upper suspension attachments

  9. Pass60,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    964761290503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Fail60,072 miles (+4,246)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    465405731337
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass55,826 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    240148029109
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail55,826 miles (+4,566)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    126404607415
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape in tread section (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass51,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    824384205752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail51,260 miles (+7,321)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    411026739160
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread section (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to degrade

  15. Pass43,939 miles (+7,560)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    286667034305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre becoming worn more at its inner edge

  16. Pass36,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    516257633305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail36,379 miles (+7,068)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    316757233324
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass29,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    457901942483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail29,305 miles (+4,392)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    746531742380
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass24,913 miles (+4,544)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,913 miles
    Test number
    198371641301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres outer walls starting to degrade.

  21. Pass20,369 miles (+4,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,369 miles
    Test number
    462597230343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass15,759 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,759 miles
    Test number
    562138739307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,054 miles
    Test number
    830783958382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,054 miles (+39)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,054 miles
    Test number
    613922958351
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass14,015 miles (+33)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    360188247373
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteService due
    • NoteSlight bind n/s/r brake

  26. Pass13,982 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,982 miles
    Test number
    414352356474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,915 miles
    Test number
    461320955450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,915 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,915 miles
    Test number
    702390055339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about H587 LEL

Does H587 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H587 LEL expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H587 LEL?
The MOT on H587 LEL expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H587 LEL done?
H587 LEL was recorded at 65,720 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has H587 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H587 LEL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on H587 LEL 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 H587 LEL find?
H587 LEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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