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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R686 SJHMOT history

R686 SJH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2022
Mileage
156,971 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 SJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R686 SJH was last recorded at 156,971 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 1,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,926 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,045 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,971 miles
  • 2021 – 155,926 miles
  • 2020 – 155,271 miles
  • 2019 – 154,107 miles
  • 2018 – 153,029 miles
  • 2017 – 151,689 miles
  • 2016 – 150,096 miles
  • 2015 – 148,575 miles
  • 2014 – 145,954 miles
  • 2013 – 142,256 miles
  • 2012 – 140,309 miles
  • 2011 – 135,526 miles
  • 2010 – 129,254 miles
  • 2009 – 121,126 miles
  • 2008 – 111,385 miles
  • 2007 – 96,936 miles
  • 2006 – 83,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,971 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch to sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel front and centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch to sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 from engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Slight oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,971 miles (+1,045)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,971 miles
    Test number
    352514231396
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch to sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel front and centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch to sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,926 miles (+655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,926 miles
    Test number
    877542942512
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  3. Pass155,271 miles (+1,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    155,271 miles
    Test number
    775318318744
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  4. Pass154,107 miles (+1,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    154,107 miles
    Test number
    670236294603
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  5. Pass153,029 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,029 miles
    Test number
    168177864958
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  6. Fail153,020 miles (+1,331)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,020 miles
    Test number
    704059865000
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  7. Pass151,689 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,689 miles
    Test number
    688338390143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  8. Pass150,096 miles (+1,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,096 miles
    Test number
    618197645890
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox

  9. Pass148,575 miles (+2,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,575 miles
    Test number
    538852095049
    • NoteOil leak from engine and gearbox

  10. Pass145,954 miles (+3,698)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    145,954 miles
    Test number
    948389894088
    • NoteO/s front head lamp glass cracked
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine and gearbox

  11. Pass142,256 miles (+1,947)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    142,256 miles
    Test number
    286356303178
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChip in o/s head lamp glass
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox

  12. Pass140,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    549154402138
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail140,309 miles (+4,783)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    818194502183
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass135,526 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    649577071082
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  15. Fail135,526 miles (+6,272)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    695626271004
    • FailureCentre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  16. Pass129,254 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    843983000140
    • NoteO/s headlamp glass cracked
    • NoteO/s outer sill panel corroded and very weak
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge of tread

  17. Fail129,254 miles (+8,128)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    101483700154
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s headlamp glass cracked
    • NoteO/s outer sill panel corroded and very weak
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge of tread

  18. Pass121,126 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    210794809154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,385 miles (+14,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,385 miles
    Test number
    582096508159
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  20. Pass96,936 miles (+13,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    990885297090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass83,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    493843406155
    • NoteStone chip in n/s of windscreen

Questions about R686 SJH

Does R686 SJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 SJH expired on 15 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 SJH?
The MOT on R686 SJH expired on 15 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 SJH done?
R686 SJH was recorded at 156,971 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has R686 SJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 SJH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R686 SJH 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 SJH find?
R686 SJH failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch to sill panel; offside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel front and centre; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch to sill panel, and 5 more.

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