Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc
R244 PTFMOT history
R244 PTF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2022
- Mileage
- 105,652 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R244 PTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
R244 PTF was last recorded at 105,652 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 5,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2012: 45,338 miles, lower than 45,448 miles on 3 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,540 miles · 22 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,112 miles
- Average per year
- 4,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 105,652 miles
- 2021 – 100,540 miles
- 2020 – 96,085 miles
- 2019 – 85,603 miles
- 2018 – 79,882 miles
- 2017 – 76,871 miles
- 2016 – 71,690 miles
- 2015 – 63,251 miles
- 2014 – 59,630 miles
- 2013 – 51,056 miles
- 2012 – 45,338 miles
- 2011 – 43,276 miles
- 2010 – 40,648 miles
- 2009 – 38,088 miles
- 2008 – 34,568 miles
- 2007 – 32,337 miles
- 2006 – 28,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail105,652 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
General corrosion in multiple area's under body. Heavy use of underseal on the rear sill area's cannot inspect any further. Have advised presenter.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail105,652 miles (+5,112)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,652 miles
- Test number
- 394719945214
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,540 miles
- Test number
- 599277874066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,540 miles (+4,455)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,540 miles
- Test number
- 297121268682
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass96,085 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 96,085 miles
- Test number
- 203442555794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,084 miles (+10,481)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,084 miles
- Test number
- 780277723926
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,603 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,603 miles
- Test number
- 689728715290
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in multiple area's under body. Heavy use of underseal on the rear sill area's cannot inspect any further. Have advised presenter.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,603 miles (+5,721)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,603 miles
- Test number
- 163095330389
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in multiple area's under body. Heavy use of underseal on the rear sill area's cannot inspect any further. Have advised presenter.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,882 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,882 miles
- Test number
- 477521537443
- AdvisoryGeneral under body
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass76,871 miles (+5,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 76,871 miles
- Test number
- 771216170093
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Pass71,690 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 71,690 miles
- Test number
- 255821667037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Fail71,690 miles (+8,439)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,690 miles
- Test number
- 764965409309
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass63,251 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,251 miles
- Test number
- 815958215154
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCrack in windscreen out of swept area
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
Fail63,251 miles (+3,621)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,251 miles
- Test number
- 357971615134
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCrack in windscreen out of swept area
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
Pass59,630 miles (+8,574)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,630 miles
- Test number
- 986521224106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteCorrosion to o/s/r jacking point
- NoteCrack in screen out of swept area border line
Pass51,056 miles (+5,718)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,056 miles
- Test number
- 997880623150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteLight corrosion on front exhaust section
Pass45,338 miles (-110)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 45,338 miles
- Test number
- 496065192097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,448 miles (+2,172)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,448 miles
- Test number
- 526694592046
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCentre Exhaust Corroded
Pass43,276 miles (+2,628)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 43,276 miles
- Test number
- 678794491052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,648 miles (+2,560)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,648 miles
- Test number
- 972912500106
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth Lower Front Suspension Arm Bushes Starting to Deteriorate
Pass38,088 miles (+3,520)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,088 miles
- Test number
- 723997699090
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,568 miles (+2,231)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,568 miles
- Test number
- 701058198092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass32,337 miles (+4,001)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,337 miles
- Test number
- 994246607144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,336 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,336 miles
- Test number
- 531809906177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about R244 PTF
- Does R244 PTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R244 PTF expired on 27 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R244 PTF?
- The MOT on R244 PTF expired on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R244 PTF done?
- R244 PTF was recorded at 105,652 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
- Has R244 PTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R244 PTF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on R244 PTF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R244 PTF find?
- R244 PTF failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear body panel corroded and likely to cause injury; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.
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