Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc
R844 GPUMOT history
R844 GPU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 34,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 34,477 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R844 GPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
R844 GPU was last recorded at 34,477 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 32,927 miles · 3 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,550 miles
- Average per year
- 1,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 34,477 miles
- 2022 – 32,927 miles
- 2021 – 32,009 miles
- 2020 – 31,343 miles
- 2019 – 30,351 miles
- 2018 – 29,609 miles
- 2017 – 29,012 miles
- 2016 – 28,253 miles
- 2015 – 27,307 miles
- 2014 – 26,267 miles
- 2013 – 25,009 miles
- 2012 – 23,793 miles
- 2011 – 22,316 miles
- 2010 – 20,991 miles
- 2009 – 19,737 miles
- 2008 – 18,706 miles
- 2007 – 17,422 miles
- 2006 – 15,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryHole in floor pan not within failure criteria
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail34,477 miles (+1,550)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,477 miles
- Test number
- 406521245726
- MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryHole in floor pan not within failure criteria
Pass32,927 miles (+918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 32,927 miles
- Test number
- 512378952059
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,009 miles (+666)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 32,009 miles
- Test number
- 762193249694
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass31,343 miles (+992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 31,343 miles
- Test number
- 837628654456
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Pass30,351 miles (+742)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 30,351 miles
- Test number
- 108797254843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 29,609 miles
- Test number
- 191148005852
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)
Fail29,609 miles (+597)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,609 miles
- Test number
- 337689672726
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rearbox is blowing on top of box (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated Plate has deterated so it is no longer reflective (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,012 miles (+759)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,012 miles
- Test number
- 328598819133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,253 miles
- Test number
- 644999276882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,249 miles (+942)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,249 miles
- Test number
- 767223565041
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass27,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,307 miles
- Test number
- 236689565099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,307 miles (+1,040)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,307 miles
- Test number
- 636879765063
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass26,267 miles (+1,258)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 26,267 miles
- Test number
- 186689254445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,009 miles (+1,216)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 25,009 miles
- Test number
- 955337373034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,793 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 23,793 miles
- Test number
- 118185572439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,316 miles (+1,325)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 22,316 miles
- Test number
- 795465671022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,991 miles (+1,254)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 20,991 miles
- Test number
- 953238870012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,737 miles (+1,031)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 19,737 miles
- Test number
- 750390379003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,706 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,706 miles
- Test number
- 464172478023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,422 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 17,422 miles
- Test number
- 452408677014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,791 miles
- Test number
- 713290086019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R844 GPU
- Does R844 GPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R844 GPU expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R844 GPU?
- The MOT on R844 GPU expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R844 GPU done?
- R844 GPU was recorded at 34,477 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 1,066 miles a year.
- Has R844 GPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R844 GPU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on R844 GPU 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 R844 GPU find?
- R844 GPU failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: brake load sensing valve inoperative but abs functioning; offside front wiper smearing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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