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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R331 GGUMOT history

R331 GGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2021
Mileage
136,910 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 GGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

R331 GGU was last recorded at 136,910 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 1,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2009: 61,990 miles, lower than 64,722 miles on 17 Oct 2008.
  • 4 Nov 2016: 115,798 miles, lower than 239,628 miles on 2 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,508 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,402 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 136,910 miles
  • 2020 – 135,508 miles
  • 2019 – 132,386 miles
  • 2018 – 126,508 miles
  • 2017 – 120,949 miles
  • 2016 – 115,798 miles
  • 2015 – 239,628 miles
  • 2014 – 103,928 miles
  • 2013 – 97,378 miles
  • 2012 – 89,208 miles
  • 2011 – 80,011 miles
  • 2010 – 72,049 miles
  • 2009 – 61,990 miles
  • 2008 – 64,722 miles
  • 2007 – 58,337 miles
  • 2006 – 50,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,910 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail136,910 miles (+1,402)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,910 miles
    Test number
    141839043757
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass135,508 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,508 miles
    Test number
    344800979107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,386 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,386 miles
    Test number
    508116039629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,508 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    482785646912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,949 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,949 miles
    Test number
    946118064500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,798 miles (-123,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    782296275734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass239,628 miles (+135,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    239,628 miles
    Test number
    783950248549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass103,928 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,928 miles
    Test number
    447440404481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,378 miles
    Test number
    419412403415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,378 miles (+8,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,378 miles
    Test number
    748488893296
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  11. Pass89,208 miles (+9,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    395210302320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,011 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    138928491214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,049 miles (+10,059)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    454112690231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,990 miles (-2,732)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,990 miles
    Test number
    213285199200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,722 miles (+6,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,722 miles
    Test number
    644311798298
    • NoteSlight damage to rear main run brake pipes

  16. Pass58,337 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,337 miles
    Test number
    520265387262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    330626586410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,389 miles (+2,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    343596786252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass48,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    281752186002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 GGU

Does R331 GGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 GGU expired on 3 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 GGU?
The MOT on R331 GGU expired on 3 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 GGU done?
R331 GGU was recorded at 136,910 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has R331 GGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 GGU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on R331 GGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R331 GGU find?
R331 GGU failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 3 major defects: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; windscreen washer not working.

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