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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 999 cc

P640 FJFMOT history

P640 FJF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
123,609 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P640 FJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P640 FJF was last recorded at 123,609 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,609 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,609 miles
  • 2022 – 119,494 miles
  • 2021 – 115,745 miles
  • 2020 – 112,445 miles
  • 2019 – 108,253 miles
  • 2018 – 103,351 miles
  • 2017 – 98,594 miles
  • 2016 – 93,644 miles
  • 2015 – 88,232 miles
  • 2014 – 83,412 miles
  • 2013 – 79,660 miles
  • 2012 – 76,113 miles
  • 2011 – 71,828 miles
  • 2010 – 67,499 miles
  • 2009 – 65,065 miles
  • 2008 – 62,696 miles
  • 2007 – 57,794 miles
  • 2006 – 52,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,609 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,609 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,609 miles
    Test number
    327848197319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  2. Fail123,609 miles (+4,115)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,609 miles
    Test number
    557269792534
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to no engine oil, may damage engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  3. Pass119,494 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,494 miles
    Test number
    677828810045
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,494 miles (+3,749)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,494 miles
    Test number
    279137704088
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,745 miles (+3,300)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    367681530182
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  6. Pass112,445 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    167466618629
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail112,443 miles (+4,190)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,443 miles
    Test number
    266549378613
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch/sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch/sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,253 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    917673513460
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and braking off

  9. Fail108,253 miles (+4,902)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    633554215619
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and braking off

  10. Pass103,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    605281839017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  11. Fail103,351 miles (+4,757)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    314104049376
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  12. Pass98,594 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    305556166159
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheelarch holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheelarch corroded

  13. Fail98,594 miles (+4,950)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    865598664528
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheelarch holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheelarch corroded

  14. Pass93,644 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    307761104768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear wings corroded in places

  15. Pass88,232 miles (+4,820)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    499615435145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhausyt system corroded
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
    • NoteOffside sill corroded

  16. Pass83,412 miles (+3,752)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,412 miles
    Test number
    959815734168
    • NoteNearside rear sill/wheel arch corroded
    • NoteOffside rear sill/wheel arch corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Pass79,660 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    206000743156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,113 miles (+4,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    487670732112
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit inner treads

  19. Pass71,828 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    107251031127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,499 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    600416920176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,065 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    651565709185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    692756808102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,696 miles (+4,902)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    931026808151
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass57,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    330287107106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,794 miles (+4,882)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    131327707162
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing very slightly noisy
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm on inner edge

  26. Pass52,912 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    484901106184
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and slightly warped
    • NoteNearside rear 2-3mm on tread

Questions about P640 FJF

Does P640 FJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P640 FJF expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P640 FJF?
The MOT on P640 FJF expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P640 FJF done?
P640 FJF was recorded at 123,609 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has P640 FJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P640 FJF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on P640 FJF 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 P640 FJF find?
P640 FJF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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