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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T890 GTHMOT history

T890 GTH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2021
Mileage
96,259 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 GTH
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
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T890 GTH was last recorded at 96,259 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,362 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,259 miles
  • 2020 – 93,362 miles
  • 2019 – 90,073 miles
  • 2018 – 88,242 miles
  • 2017 – 87,103 miles
  • 2016 – 86,515 miles
  • 2015 – 84,732 miles
  • 2014 – 83,978 miles
  • 2012 – 74,976 miles
  • 2011 – 69,117 miles
  • 2010 – 66,522 miles
  • 2009 – 62,608 miles
  • 2008 – 56,073 miles
  • 2007 – 49,254 miles
  • 2006 – 41,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,259 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 175 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,259 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    954325142384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 175 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass93,362 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    463614155669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,335 miles (+3,262)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,335 miles
    Test number
    259762654125
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also begining to brake up. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,073 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    385692213908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,242 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    248345678609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,103 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    294120914594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,515 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    605063911397
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass84,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,732 miles
    Test number
    745321355034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  9. Fail84,732 miles (+754)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,732 miles
    Test number
    489627645063
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  10. Pass83,978 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,978 miles
    Test number
    805964544007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,976 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    209807472078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,117 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    178399681424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,522 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,522 miles
    Test number
    214161490073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,608 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    203095689046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,073 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    891078778027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,254 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,254 miles
    Test number
    441261387019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,340 miles
    Test number
    800299086093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T890 GTH

Does T890 GTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T890 GTH expired on 28 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T890 GTH?
The MOT on T890 GTH expired on 28 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T890 GTH done?
T890 GTH was recorded at 96,259 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has T890 GTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 GTH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T890 GTH 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 T890 GTH find?
T890 GTH failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 175 65 13; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 6 more.

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