Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

MSK 989MOT history

MSK 989 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MSK 989 black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,380 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for MSK 989 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
MSK 989
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSK 989 was last recorded at 53,380 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,312 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,068 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,380 miles
  • 2025 – 49,312 miles
  • 2024 – 45,508 miles
  • 2023 – 40,887 miles
  • 2022 – 8,429 miles
  • 2021 – 33,598 miles
  • 2020 – 27,463 miles
  • 2019 – 24,340 miles
  • 2018 – 19,469 miles
  • 2017 – 14,582 miles
  • 2016 – 10,278 miles
  • 2015 – 3,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,380 miles (+4,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    912116043731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass49,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    495634331893
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail49,311 miles (+3,803)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,311 miles
    Test number
    830534024780
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass45,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    883640168198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail45,506 miles (+4,619)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    742030712929
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass40,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    387986437210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,887 miles (+32,458)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    430663527468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass8,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    8,429 miles
    Test number
    434358887116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
  9. Fail38,429 miles (+4,831)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,429 miles
    Test number
    609273391646
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
  10. Pass33,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    678461661838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,598 miles (+6,135)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    662160190801
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass27,463 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    986994637148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,340 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    119887389172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    705003534902
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail19,469 miles (+4,887)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    277119397165
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass14,582 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,582 miles
    Test number
    953716412679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,278 miles (+6,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,278 miles
    Test number
    393093651951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass3,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    3,469 miles
    Test number
    284358710756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MSK 989

What vehicle is registration MSK 989 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSK 989 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MSK 989 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSK 989 is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSK 989?
The MOT on MSK 989 is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSK 989 done?
MSK 989 was recorded at 53,380 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has MSK 989 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSK 989 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on MSK 989 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 MSK 989 find?
MSK 989 passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.

Browse all MSK registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.