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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 999 cc

R389 MSLMOT history

R389 MSL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
81,287 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 MSL was last recorded at 81,287 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,889 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,287 miles
  • 2022 – 80,889 miles
  • 2019 – 80,456 miles
  • 2018 – 79,828 miles
  • 2017 – 79,209 miles
  • 2016 – 78,425 miles
  • 2015 – 78,147 miles
  • 2014 – 77,485 miles
  • 2013 – 76,963 miles
  • 2012 – 76,701 miles
  • 2011 – 76,431 miles
  • 2010 – 75,711 miles
  • 2009 – 75,127 miles
  • 2008 – 74,542 miles
  • 2006 – 69,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,287 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight lateral movement

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,287 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    796738439150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight lateral movement

  2. Fail81,287 miles (+398)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    515342389488
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight lateral movement

  3. Pass80,889 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    123794308795
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    582659419496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,456 miles (+628)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    856049096429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass79,828 miles (+619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    509224559399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    782171394055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S/R HANDBRAKE OUTER CASING STARTING TO CALLAPSE
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM LINK

  8. Fail79,209 miles (+784)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    347044240365
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S/R HANDBRAKE OUTER CASING STARTING TO CALLAPSE
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM LINK

  9. Pass78,425 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    675851117506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM LINK
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

  10. Pass78,147 miles (+172)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,147 miles
    Test number
    126510985122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased

  11. Fail77,975 miles (+490)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    285166075194
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
    • NoteIntermittent misfire

  12. Pass77,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,485 miles
    Test number
    247029374473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail77,485 miles (+522)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,485 miles
    Test number
    307829874194
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass76,963 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    458880583142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
    • NoteKnock in steering

  15. Fail76,963 miles (+262)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    946620583195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
    • NoteKnock in steering

  16. Pass76,701 miles (+270)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    327699072128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes have been greased

  17. Pass76,431 miles (+720)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    118178871112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes have been greased
    • NoteLarge nail offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyrewall scrubbed
    • NotePersonal items in boot and rear seat
    • NoteSlight play nearside of steering rack

  18. Pass75,711 miles (+584)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    373384780117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked

  19. Pass75,127 miles (+585)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,127 miles
    Test number
    892677379145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteKnock in steering
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked
    • NoteSlight play nearside of steering rack

  20. Pass74,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    154677968487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,542 miles (+4,941)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    423067568074
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass69,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,601 miles
    Test number
    262241296260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail69,600 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    184291696280
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R389 MSL

Does R389 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 MSL expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 MSL?
The MOT on R389 MSL expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 MSL done?
R389 MSL was recorded at 81,287 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 700 miles a year.
Has R389 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 MSL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on R389 MSL 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 R389 MSL find?
R389 MSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front bumper corroded; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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