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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

S789 NFRMOT history

S789 NFR is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
62,639 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 NFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S789 NFR was last recorded at 62,639 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2021: 51,497 miles, lower than 57,205 miles on 22 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,638 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,639 miles
  • 2024 – 62,638 miles
  • 2023 – 53,204 miles
  • 2022 – 52,568 miles
  • 2021 – 51,497 miles
  • 2020 – 57,205 miles
  • 2019 – 50,573 miles
  • 2018 – 49,841 miles
  • 2017 – 49,125 miles
  • 2016 – 48,406 miles
  • 2015 – 47,714 miles
  • 2014 – 46,508 miles
  • 2013 – 45,016 miles
  • 2012 – 43,660 miles
  • 2011 – 42,360 miles
  • 2010 – 40,972 miles
  • 2009 – 38,582 miles
  • 2008 – 37,857 miles
  • 2007 – 35,121 miles
  • 2006 – 32,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,639 miles
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/sf is 175/65/13, o/s/f is 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play spring clunking when steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill near suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,639 miles (+1)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    278230883870
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/sf is 175/65/13, o/s/f is 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play spring clunking when steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill near suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail62,638 miles1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    387015410238
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid leak from o/s/r hub
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to undersde and sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail62,638 miles (+9,434)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    756766509865
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres fouling wheel arches due to suspension low
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  4. Pass53,204 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    822696095283
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,corroded and holed,(Outside prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail53,197 miles (+629)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    355825696612
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,corroded and holed,(Outside prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass52,568 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    899129930822
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail52,568 miles (+1,071)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    386746395911
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,497 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    623623177548
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail51,497 miles (-5,708)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    147567643133
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass57,205 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    158625795406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail57,203 miles (+6,630)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    218849218412
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass50,573 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    519567872123
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,841 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    135537274319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,125 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    294538686249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,406 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    562638434892
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspention corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked

  16. Pass47,714 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    605055715033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass46,508 miles (+1,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    706040124062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass45,016 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    975041573043
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass43,660 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    646269512072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,360 miles (+1,388)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    939748321079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's poor condition

  21. Pass40,972 miles (+2,390)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    902235320000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass38,582 miles (+725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    323907439048
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass37,857 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,857 miles
    Test number
    601439528040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,121 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    843615027033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    274223726029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 NFR

Does S789 NFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 NFR expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 NFR?
The MOT on S789 NFR expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 NFR done?
S789 NFR was recorded at 62,639 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has S789 NFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 NFR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S789 NFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S789 NFR find?
S789 NFR failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/sf is 175/65/13, o/s/f is 155/65/13; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting; offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play spring clunking when steering, and 4 more.

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