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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 999 cc

R331 TWRMOT history

R331 TWR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
70,211 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 TWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R331 TWR was last recorded at 70,211 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,900 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
1,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,211 miles
  • 2022 – 69,900 miles
  • 2021 – 68,658 miles
  • 2020 – 68,423 miles
  • 2019 – 68,404 miles
  • 2018 – 67,426 miles
  • 2017 – 65,557 miles
  • 2016 – 62,912 miles
  • 2015 – 59,007 miles
  • 2014 – 57,781 miles
  • 2013 – 57,036 miles
  • 2012 – 55,397 miles
  • 2011 – 53,990 miles
  • 2010 – 52,034 miles
  • 2009 – 50,343 miles
  • 2008 – 49,019 miles
  • 2007 – 45,805 miles
  • 2006 – 42,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,211 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front road wheel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,211 miles (+311)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,211 miles
    Test number
    950408532716
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,900 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    766387151442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass68,658 miles (+235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    891830286573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass68,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    932965231118
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail68,423 miles (+19)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    141648322827
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail68,404 miles (+978)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    716350523866
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,426 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    717167081123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  8. Fail67,420 miles (+1,863)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    807773921291
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  9. Pass65,557 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    791754224333
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass62,912 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    846481297135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    623389214725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail59,007 miles (+1,226)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    488208511018
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass57,781 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    405712624339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail57,779 miles (+743)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    296071914384
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass57,036 miles (+1,639)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    217719863235
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront hose ferrules corroding
    • NoteFront outer sills holed
    • NoteN\s\r brake slight bind

  16. Fail55,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    226895172279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass55,397 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    578615472270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,990 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    346618551294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,034 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,034 miles
    Test number
    242687550263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,343 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    373363859489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,019 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,019 miles
    Test number
    881322048165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,805 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    392390757180
    • NoteADVICE N/S/F INNER TYRE WORN

  23. Fail45,805 miles (+3,442)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    512720357105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • NoteADVICE N/S/F INNER TYRE WORN

  24. Pass42,363 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,363 miles
    Test number
    922736636112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,362 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    902215036112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about R331 TWR

Does R331 TWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 TWR expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 TWR?
The MOT on R331 TWR expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 TWR done?
R331 TWR was recorded at 70,211 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 1,658 miles a year.
Has R331 TWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 TWR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R331 TWR 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 R331 TWR find?
R331 TWR failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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