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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,390 cc

P290 COMMOT history

P290 COM is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
68,108 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 COM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 COM was last recorded at 68,108 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,099 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,108 miles
  • 2022 – 68,041 miles
  • 2021 – 67,523 miles
  • 2020 – 66,350 miles
  • 2019 – 64,520 miles
  • 2018 – 62,192 miles
  • 2017 – 60,084 miles
  • 2016 – 59,581 miles
  • 2015 – 59,169 miles
  • 2014 – 58,665 miles
  • 2013 – 58,311 miles
  • 2012 – 57,600 miles
  • 2011 – 56,668 miles
  • 2010 – 55,986 miles
  • 2009 – 54,910 miles
  • 2008 – 53,326 miles
  • 2007 – 50,892 miles
  • 2006 – 48,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,108 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All 4 tyres have cracking due to age and both fronts worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,108 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    726552725104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,099 miles (+58)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    640163566432
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,041 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    406760147849
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracking due to age and both fronts worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail68,040 miles (+517)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    624845177910
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer cills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracking due to age and both fronts worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass67,523 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,523 miles
    Test number
    741007189964
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail67,522 miles (+1,172)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,522 miles
    Test number
    544960136927
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass66,350 miles (+1,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,350 miles
    Test number
    472052649814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass64,520 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    616077648979
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass62,192 miles (+2,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    440596456483
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass60,084 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    995941249929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail60,073 miles (+492)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    783526636619
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (Lense itself) (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Sill) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Sill) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass59,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    905972462954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,581 miles (+412)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    728774124163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass59,169 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    539096765189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    748475534195
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail58,665 miles (+354)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    999734434112
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,311 miles (+711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    526182243135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

  18. Pass57,600 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    908659152137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,668 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    838450761127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,986 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    611680960171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,910 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    114983569116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,326 miles (+2,434)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    624392168128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront passenger side door has slight corrosion

  23. Pass50,892 miles (+2,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    513611447114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  24. Pass48,578 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    893612746181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Questions about P290 COM

Does P290 COM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 COM expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 COM?
The MOT on P290 COM expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 COM done?
P290 COM was recorded at 68,108 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 1,155 miles a year.
Has P290 COM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 COM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on P290 COM 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 P290 COM find?
P290 COM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,slightly rusty; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges, and 1 more.

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