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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,272 cc

L460 HPYMOT history

L460 HPY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
58,621 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L460 HPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L460 HPY was last recorded at 58,621 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,620 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,621 miles
  • 2021 – 58,620 miles
  • 2017 – 54,576 miles
  • 2015 – 49,156 miles
  • 2014 – 42,441 miles
  • 2013 – 37,637 miles
  • 2012 – 36,248 miles
  • 2011 – 34,275 miles
  • 2010 – 32,326 miles
  • 2009 – 29,894 miles
  • 2008 – 28,015 miles
  • 2007 – 25,511 miles
  • 2006 – 23,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,621 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,621 miles
    Test number
    628382271582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,620 miles (+4,044)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    223759146681
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,576 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    108859002768
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking point corroded

  4. Pass49,156 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    507578415141
    • 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)
    • NoteTravel at footbrake but efficency o.k

  5. Fail49,156 miles (+6,715)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    817968215117
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteTravel at footbrake but efficency o.k

  6. Pass42,441 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    798672004142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,637 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    437623203154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,248 miles (+8)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    578347212142
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on both rear wheel archers

  9. Fail36,240 miles (+111)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    749407302150
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on both rear wheel archers

  10. Fail36,129 miles (+1,854)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    875609282074
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front floor/outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • NoteOffside front brake disc pitted

  11. Pass34,275 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    536251701194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle underbody has slight corrosion

  12. Fail34,275 miles (+1,949)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    567747591069
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle underbody has slight corrosion

  13. Pass32,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,326 miles
    Test number
    653649890093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,325 miles (+2,431)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    411679790013
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass29,894 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    702994519057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    101135148077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  17. Pass28,015 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    614985348002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,511 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,511 miles
    Test number
    174829127485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,623 miles
    Test number
    851573326091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L460 HPY

Does L460 HPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L460 HPY expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L460 HPY?
The MOT on L460 HPY expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L460 HPY done?
L460 HPY was recorded at 58,621 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 2,194 miles a year.
Has L460 HPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L460 HPY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L460 HPY 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 L460 HPY find?
L460 HPY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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