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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,391 cc

N228 UTTMOT history

N228 UTT is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
60,528 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N228 UTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N228 UTT was last recorded at 60,528 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,598 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,930 miles
Average per year
1,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,528 miles
  • 2023 – 57,598 miles
  • 2022 – 55,583 miles
  • 2021 – 53,840 miles
  • 2020 – 53,293 miles
  • 2019 – 52,322 miles
  • 2018 – 51,410 miles
  • 2017 – 50,710 miles
  • 2016 – 49,831 miles
  • 2015 – 48,771 miles
  • 2014 – 47,464 miles
  • 2013 – 46,390 miles
  • 2012 – 44,697 miles
  • 2011 – 41,344 miles
  • 2010 – 39,314 miles
  • 2009 – 38,144 miles
  • 2008 – 36,503 miles
  • 2007 – 34,565 miles
  • 2006 – 32,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,528 miles (+2,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    847919555180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    989288814818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,598 miles (+2,015)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    892954355772
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,583 miles (+1,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,583 miles
    Test number
    859474835243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,840 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    550749767121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,293 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,293 miles
    Test number
    270863043496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,322 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    564892872157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,410 miles (+700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    383095518398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass50,710 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    839396773801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    608350652407
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail49,831 miles (+1,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    637563896612
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main line above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,771 miles (+1,307)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,771 miles
    Test number
    258577135030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

  13. Pass47,464 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    518618434068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    579449133016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,390 miles (+1,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    756259333098
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,697 miles (+3,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    849118032035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,344 miles (+2,030)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,344 miles
    Test number
    978649731017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cut to o/s/r tyre

  18. Pass39,314 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    310296330072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,144 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    341351849037
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass38,144 miles (+1,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    631841549036
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass36,503 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    541987038083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass34,565 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    391954547076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    754398336055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N228 UTT

Does N228 UTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N228 UTT expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N228 UTT?
The MOT on N228 UTT expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N228 UTT done?
N228 UTT was recorded at 60,528 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 1,530 miles a year.
Has N228 UTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N228 UTT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on N228 UTT 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 N228 UTT find?
N228 UTT passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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