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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R385 TLEMOT history

R385 TLE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,912 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 TLE was last recorded at 121,912 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,910 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,002 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,912 miles
  • 2025 – 119,910 miles
  • 2024 – 117,789 miles
  • 2023 – 114,451 miles
  • 2022 – 110,283 miles
  • 2020 – 103,901 miles
  • 2019 – 90,213 miles
  • 2018 – 78,720 miles
  • 2017 – 64,645 miles
  • 2016 – 53,296 miles
  • 2014 – 51,967 miles
  • 2013 – 49,047 miles
  • 2011 – 48,099 miles
  • 2010 – 45,633 miles
  • 2009 – 44,208 miles
  • 2008 – 41,192 miles
  • 2007 – 39,209 miles
  • 2006 – 36,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,912 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non prescribed are corrosion, wingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,912 miles (+2,002)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    655745585190
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non prescribed are corrosion, wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,910 miles (+55)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    382735637251
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non prescribed are corrosion, wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,855 miles (+2,066)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,855 miles
    Test number
    318747491550
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non prescribed are corrosion, wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,789 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    670195375692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  5. Fail117,664 miles (+3,213)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,664 miles
    Test number
    565494601981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal/wheel arch by axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust has blow on back of box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  6. Pass114,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,451 miles
    Test number
    501725596833
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail114,451 miles (+4,168)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,451 miles
    Test number
    849210977070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,283 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    761246796543
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail110,267 miles (+6,366)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,267 miles
    Test number
    557680206191
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 58% (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass103,901 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    678324878674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,896 miles (+13,683)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    416628649411
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated has free play and noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,213 miles (+11,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    555068205884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    543292557169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  14. Fail78,720 miles (+14,075)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    421381059452
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Pass64,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    940935941617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail64,645 miles (+11,349)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    482038822054
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,296 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    314062579023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,967 miles (+2,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    339445184177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight tear cause by partial failure of its structure

  19. Pass49,047 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    605676153111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,099 miles (+2,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    369157521180
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass45,633 miles (+1,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    561938820103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre is perrishing,

  22. Pass44,208 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    784076929183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,192 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    813876788048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,209 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    914663597060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    760529886016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R385 TLE

Does R385 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 TLE is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R385 TLE?
The MOT on R385 TLE is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R385 TLE done?
R385 TLE was recorded at 121,912 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has R385 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 TLE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R385 TLE 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 R385 TLE find?
R385 TLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front non prescribed are corrosion, wing; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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