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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R599 TLKMOT history

R599 TLK is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
123,426 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

R599 TLK was last recorded at 123,426 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 4,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,721 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,705 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,426 miles
  • 2023 – 118,721 miles
  • 2022 – 113,851 miles
  • 2021 – 108,486 miles
  • 2020 – 103,667 miles
  • 2019 – 98,171 miles
  • 2018 – 93,117 miles
  • 2016 – 86,544 miles
  • 2015 – 81,143 miles
  • 2014 – 76,216 miles
  • 2013 – 73,045 miles
  • 2012 – 70,125 miles
  • 2011 – 66,953 miles
  • 2010 – 63,601 miles
  • 2009 – 59,666 miles
  • 2008 – 56,124 miles
  • 2007 – 52,657 miles
  • 2006 – 48,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,426 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious body damage and rust

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s + n/s side panels damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,426 miles (+4,705)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    138180812453
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage and rust

  2. Pass118,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    125307027825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,721 miles (+4,870)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    273002623102
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,851 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    989516186946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,847 miles (+134)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,847 miles
    Test number
    800453292135
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced anchorage prescribed area strength significantly reduced hole in floor under the seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anchorage prescribed area strength significantly reduced hole in floor under the seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,713 miles (+5,227)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,713 miles
    Test number
    207332929717
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor under the seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced has hole under the seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHas body damage all round + rear bumper

  7. Pass108,486 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,486 miles
    Test number
    132063846816
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s side panels damaged

  8. Fail108,333 miles (+4,666)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    185947960485
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s side panels damaged

  9. Pass103,667 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,667 miles
    Test number
    319895173747
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScratching noise behind steering wheel

  10. Fail103,667 miles (+5,496)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,667 miles
    Test number
    488789971399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScratching noise behind steering wheel

  11. Pass98,171 miles (+138)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    118255017417
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,033 miles (+4,916)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    528252749169
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  13. Pass93,117 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    232983506547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail93,077 miles (+6,533)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    320656465005
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass86,544 miles (+5,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    539208019836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass81,143 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    488770175171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    545654714151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,216 miles (+3,171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    327992714138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass73,045 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,045 miles
    Test number
    226941273149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,125 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    636875382187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,953 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    355226781111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,601 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    233967480187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,666 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    283671989124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,124 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    262190378105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,657 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,657 miles
    Test number
    724414677156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,901 miles
    Test number
    341222586182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass48,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,901 miles
    Test number
    633192886190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 TLK

Does R599 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 TLK expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 TLK?
The MOT on R599 TLK expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 TLK done?
R599 TLK was recorded at 123,426 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has R599 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 TLK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R599 TLK 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 R599 TLK find?
R599 TLK failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; central exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 7 more.

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