Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,390 cc
R489 AGYMOT history
R489 AGY is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 51,658 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 741 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R489 AGY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 13 Oct 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R489 AGY was last recorded at 51,658 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,657 miles · 14 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 741 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 51,658 miles
- 2023 – 51,349 miles
- 2022 – 43,645 miles
- 2021 – 40,662 miles
- 2020 – 40,353 miles
- 2019 – 40,338 miles
- 2018 – 39,983 miles
- 2017 – 39,693 miles
- 2016 – 39,506 miles
- 2015 – 39,318 miles
- 2014 – 39,243 miles
- 2013 – 39,065 miles
- 2012 – 38,976 miles
- 2011 – 38,643 miles
- 2010 – 38,447 miles
- 2009 – 38,230 miles
- 2008 – 37,950 miles
- 2007 – 37,665 miles
- 2006 – 37,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,658 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Both front coil springs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Gearbox oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Perishing, cracking and age of both front tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Perishing, cracking and age of both rear tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,658 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 51,658 miles
- Test number
- 948201281506
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail51,657 miles (+18)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,657 miles
- Test number
- 546391225179
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail51,639 miles (+290)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,639 miles
- Test number
- 250334079162
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,349 miles (+7,704)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 51,349 miles
- Test number
- 627342523558
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre
Pass43,645 miles (+2,983)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 43,645 miles
- Test number
- 588264441134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,662 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 40,662 miles
- Test number
- 248880487502
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryPerishing, cracking and age of both front tyres
- AdvisoryPerishing, cracking and age of both rear tyres
- AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front wheel rim
Fail40,662 miles (+309)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,662 miles
- Test number
- 921863327445
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Catalyst has been stolen (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryPerishing, cracking and age of both front tyres
- AdvisoryPerishing, cracking and age of both rear tyres
- AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front wheel rim
Pass40,353 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 40,353 miles
- Test number
- 653673256034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
- AdvisorySlight corrosion and pitting both front brake discs
Pass40,338 miles (+355)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 40,338 miles
- Test number
- 965265643855
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryClutch worn
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wheel rim
Pass39,983 miles (+290)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,983 miles
- Test number
- 121429621220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass39,693 miles (+187)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,693 miles
- Test number
- 271777704709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,506 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,506 miles
- Test number
- 345039374996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryInspection light flashing
Fail39,506 miles (+188)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,506 miles
- Test number
- 754251538460
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryInspection light flashing
- AdvisoryMissfire
Pass39,318 miles (+75)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,318 miles
- Test number
- 285501215140
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteMetal cap missing from n/s/r wheel bearing
- NoteMissfire
Pass39,243 miles (+178)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,243 miles
- Test number
- 105125714187
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteSERVICE WARNING LIGHT ON
Pass39,065 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 39,065 miles
- Test number
- 476194813144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,976 miles (+333)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,976 miles
- Test number
- 567140522170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,643 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,643 miles
- Test number
- 697446111139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,447 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,447 miles
- Test number
- 314893610106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 38,230 miles
- Test number
- 214186409445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,230 miles (+280)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,230 miles
- Test number
- 860645809118
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteUNABLE TO TEST EMISSIONS ,EXHAUST INCOMPLETE
Pass37,950 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,950 miles
- Test number
- 211535908448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,665 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,665 miles
- Test number
- 201612497004
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass37,665 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,665 miles
- Test number
- 452112497083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 37,436 miles
- Test number
- 823332306114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R489 AGY
- Does R489 AGY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R489 AGY expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R489 AGY?
- The MOT on R489 AGY expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R489 AGY done?
- R489 AGY was recorded at 51,658 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 741 miles a year.
- Has R489 AGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R489 AGY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R489 AGY 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 R489 AGY find?
- R489 AGY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.
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