Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc
R686 FCVMOT history
R686 FCV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 89,267 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 FCV
- 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
- 7 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 FCV was last recorded at 89,267 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 89,262 miles · 18 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 89,267 miles
- 2020 – 87,105 miles
- 2019 – 86,193 miles
- 2018 – 83,768 miles
- 2017 – 77,403 miles
- 2016 – 70,867 miles
- 2015 – 62,431 miles
- 2014 – 56,528 miles
- 2013 – 48,745 miles
- 2012 – 45,270 miles
- 2011 – 42,566 miles
- 2010 – 39,522 miles
- 2009 – 36,309 miles
- 2008 – 32,867 miles
- 2007 – 29,352 miles
- 2006 – 22,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,267 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,267 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,267 miles
- Test number
- 963171817773
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Fail89,262 miles (+2,157)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,262 miles
- Test number
- 352806329372
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Pass87,105 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 87,105 miles
- Test number
- 678868089589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail87,101 miles (+908)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,101 miles
- Test number
- 845335392989
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass86,193 miles (+2,425)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,193 miles
- Test number
- 319115673943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass83,768 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,768 miles
- Test number
- 617432006247
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion /weak points forming
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edges
Fail83,768 miles (+6,365)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,768 miles
- Test number
- 493784606188
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion /weak points forming
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edges
Pass77,403 miles (+127)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 77,403 miles
- Test number
- 276048802621
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryHorn note slightly rough
Fail77,276 miles (+6,409)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,276 miles
- Test number
- 786845319928
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryHorn note slightly rough
Pass70,867 miles (+8,436)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 70,867 miles
- Test number
- 900006604465
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust System Rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass62,431 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,431 miles
- Test number
- 196006105215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre uneven wear
Fail62,427 miles (+5,899)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,427 miles
- Test number
- 106466605222
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre uneven wear
Pass56,528 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 56,528 miles
- Test number
- 309973614488
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
Fail56,527 miles (+7,782)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,527 miles
- Test number
- 337211014293
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
Pass48,745 miles (+3,475)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 48,745 miles
- Test number
- 605561823297
- NoteFront tyres worm on edges
Pass45,270 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 45,270 miles
- Test number
- 605700422251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail45,270 miles (+2,704)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,270 miles
- Test number
- 207080122262
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorated
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass42,566 miles (+3,044)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 42,566 miles
- Test number
- 175110021288
- NoteFRONT WISHBONR REAR BUSHS VERY SLIGHTLY PERISHED
- NoteREAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS CORRODED
Pass39,522 miles (+3,213)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,522 miles
- Test number
- 420108100213
- 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 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on egdes
Pass36,309 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,309 miles
- Test number
- 761405919255
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,867 miles (+3,515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 32,867 miles
- Test number
- 504750618271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass29,352 miles (+6,368)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 29,352 miles
- Test number
- 301432927418
- NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED & FLAKING
Pass22,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,984 miles
- Test number
- 652901446096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 FCV
- Does R686 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 FCV expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 FCV?
- The MOT on R686 FCV expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 FCV done?
- R686 FCV was recorded at 89,267 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
- Has R686 FCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 FCV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on R686 FCV 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 R686 FCV find?
- R686 FCV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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