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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

V43 EGMMOT history

V43 EGM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
56,252 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V43 EGM was last recorded at 56,252 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,966 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
2,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 56,252 miles
  • 2022 – 55,966 miles
  • 2021 – 55,041 miles
  • 2020 – 54,458 miles
  • 2019 – 52,978 miles
  • 2018 – 49,945 miles
  • 2017 – 48,916 miles
  • 2016 – 46,584 miles
  • 2015 – 41,700 miles
  • 2014 – 37,932 miles
  • 2013 – 34,689 miles
  • 2011 – 32,222 miles
  • 2010 – 30,960 miles
  • 2009 – 28,745 miles
  • 2008 – 26,078 miles
  • 2007 – 23,445 miles
  • 2006 – 20,200 miles
  • 2005 – 17,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail56,252 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail56,252 miles (+286)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    204991439928
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding

  2. Pass55,966 miles (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,966 miles
    Test number
    421630786876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc corroded

  3. Pass55,041 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    169060708935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,041 miles (+583)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    327453931777
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,458 miles (+1,480)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    726066053052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass52,978 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    163698998434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire on idle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, suspect sump gasket

  7. Fail52,978 miles (+3,033)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    195344129400
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire on idle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, suspect sump gasket

  8. Pass49,945 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    680032269992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    746671486414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail48,916 miles (+2,332)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    258404823545
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass46,584 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    468626102056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,700 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    328161965104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,932 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    679906044036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail37,928 miles (+3,239)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    466215844048
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    546682073021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,689 miles (+2,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    577812373012
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass32,222 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    169659561266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,221 miles (+1,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    527107261212
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass30,960 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,960 miles
    Test number
    882599730292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail30,959 miles (+2,214)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    613757430284
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass28,745 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,745 miles
    Test number
    734771039247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,078 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    312869928446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    304583937417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,445 miles (+3,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    904403637268
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass20,200 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,200 miles
    Test number
    754174636201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,172 miles
    Test number
    154956335209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 EGM

Does V43 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 EGM expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 EGM?
The MOT on V43 EGM expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 EGM done?
V43 EGM was recorded at 56,252 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 2,151 miles a year.
Has V43 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 EGM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V43 EGM 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 V43 EGM find?
V43 EGM failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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