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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

S794 LGCMOT history

S794 LGC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2021
Mileage
75,451 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S794 LGC was last recorded at 75,451 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 4,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,332 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,119 miles
Average per year
2,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,451 miles
  • 2020 – 71,332 miles
  • 2019 – 69,892 miles
  • 2018 – 68,260 miles
  • 2017 – 67,456 miles
  • 2016 – 66,961 miles
  • 2015 – 64,799 miles
  • 2014 – 62,913 miles
  • 2012 – 61,005 miles
  • 2011 – 59,614 miles
  • 2010 – 58,887 miles
  • 2009 – 58,819 miles
  • 2008 – 52,525 miles
  • 2007 – 40,897 miles
  • 2006 – 36,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,451 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,451 miles (+4,119)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,451 miles
    Test number
    881297004340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,332 miles
    Test number
    410790832998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.65.13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,332 miles (+1,440)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,332 miles
    Test number
    849126846884
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.65.13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,892 miles (+1,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    244545028893
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    213521236429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,260 miles (+804)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    935495065635
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass67,456 miles (+495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    749627314243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass66,961 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    779919378299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail66,953 miles (+2,154)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    999316412051
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass64,799 miles (+1,886)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,799 miles
    Test number
    445465215989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFree play rack
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from drive sharft

  11. Pass62,913 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    606130544102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteKnocking noise heard from steering/suspension - no obvious faults found

  12. Fail62,913 miles (+1,908)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    376350244198
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteKnocking noise heard from steering/suspension - no obvious faults found

  13. Pass61,005 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    779775312385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  14. Fail61,003 miles (+1,389)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,003 miles
    Test number
    157040412318
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  15. Pass59,614 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    937680661200
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on treads
    • NoteHandbrake slightly high
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorating

  16. Fail59,614 miles (+727)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    535240161221
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on treads
    • NoteHandbrake slightly high
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorating

  17. Pass58,887 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,887 miles
    Test number
    153096760254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,819 miles (+6,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    430924269276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass52,525 miles (+11,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    993247218221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,897 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    904062617258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    174205466278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,656 miles (+1,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    753065366225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass34,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    141842006161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S794 LGC

Does S794 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S794 LGC expired on 9 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S794 LGC?
The MOT on S794 LGC expired on 9 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S794 LGC done?
S794 LGC was recorded at 75,451 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 2,573 miles a year.
Has S794 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 LGC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S794 LGC 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 S794 LGC find?
S794 LGC failed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 3 more.

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