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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T289 KGYMOT history

T289 KGY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
50,740 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 KGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 KGY was last recorded at 50,740 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,125 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
1,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 50,740 miles
  • 2021 – 50,125 miles
  • 2020 – 49,160 miles
  • 2019 – 46,934 miles
  • 2018 – 45,794 miles
  • 2017 – 44,148 miles
  • 2016 – 41,715 miles
  • 2015 – 40,057 miles
  • 2014 – 35,694 miles
  • 2013 – 33,270 miles
  • 2012 – 29,926 miles
  • 2011 – 28,068 miles
  • 2010 – 26,842 miles
  • 2009 – 25,110 miles
  • 2008 – 23,859 miles
  • 2007 – 22,613 miles
  • 2006 – 20,504 miles
  • 2005 – 18,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,740 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Light corrosion on front suspension arms.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Reverse lights inop.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    821151695457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,740 miles (+615)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    951530411258
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,125 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    425555384191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,160 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    279360093638
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on front suspension arms.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop.

  5. Fail49,159 miles (+2,225)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,159 miles
    Test number
    455939429815
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on front suspension arms.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop.

  6. Pass46,934 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    302630996512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,794 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,794 miles
    Test number
    872652221605
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass44,148 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    192973428009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass41,715 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,715 miles
    Test number
    748447225115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    179497095467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,057 miles (+4,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    765157295049
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass35,694 miles (+2,424)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    469257794043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs quite heavily worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteMinor deterioration rear silencer

  13. Pass33,270 miles (+3,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,270 miles
    Test number
    349455173137
    • NoteFront discs worn and lipped
    • NoteSome deterioration on rear silencer

  14. Pass29,926 miles (+1,858)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    185968072189
    • NoteFront discs well worn and lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall scuffed with minor damage
    • NoteRear silencer minor deterioration

  15. Pass28,068 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    408878081145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminated
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  16. Fail28,068 miles (+1,226)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    945148781182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminated
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  17. Pass26,842 miles (+1,732)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,842 miles
    Test number
    502544870131
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront discs wearing

  18. Pass25,110 miles (+1,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    402944879115
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass23,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    972359948101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,858 miles (+1,245)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,858 miles
    Test number
    953644748176
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail22,613 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,613 miles
    Test number
    411520477193
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre treadlow side walls perished and slight ovality of tread

  22. Pass22,613 miles (+2,109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,613 miles
    Test number
    834430077127
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre treadlow side walls perished and slight ovality of tread

  23. Pass20,504 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,504 miles
    Test number
    562088376131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    18,927 miles
    Test number
    702571785187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T289 KGY

Does T289 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T289 KGY expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T289 KGY?
The MOT on T289 KGY expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T289 KGY done?
T289 KGY was recorded at 50,740 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 1,843 miles a year.
Has T289 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 KGY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T289 KGY 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 T289 KGY find?
T289 KGY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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