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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

V642 LGUMOT history

V642 LGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
49,056 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 LGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 LGU was last recorded at 49,056 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 6,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,146 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,910 miles
Average per year
793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,056 miles
  • 2024 – 42,146 miles
  • 2022 – 36,806 miles
  • 2020 – 36,504 miles
  • 2019 – 36,479 miles
  • 2018 – 36,437 miles
  • 2017 – 36,423 miles
  • 2016 – 36,408 miles
  • 2015 – 36,391 miles
  • 2014 – 36,324 miles
  • 2013 – 36,191 miles
  • 2012 – 36,027 miles
  • 2011 – 35,832 miles
  • 2010 – 35,694 miles
  • 2009 – 35,385 miles
  • 2008 – 35,134 miles
  • 2007 – 34,440 miles
  • 2006 – 33,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,056 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,056 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    590997747849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,146 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,146 miles
    Test number
    203770366844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,806 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    875666609744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,504 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    581246140885
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail36,479 miles (+42)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,479 miles
    Test number
    717543007893
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass36,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,437 miles
    Test number
    612777947288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering

  7. Fail36,437 miles (+14)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,437 miles
    Test number
    117025722012
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering

  8. Pass36,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    359891329012
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering rack

  9. Fail36,423 miles (+15)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    618444218093
    • 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)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering rack

  10. Pass36,408 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    334021243790
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCracks in offside rear tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering suspect rack

  11. Pass36,391 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    696566175117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteKnock from steering rack

  12. Fail36,364 miles (+40)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    516476575152
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteKnock from steering rack

  13. Pass36,324 miles (+133)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,324 miles
    Test number
    245906774457
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail box rusting
    • NotePetrol smell at rear of car unable to see any leaks at time of test requires investigation

  14. Pass36,191 miles (+164)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    507108373154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail box rusting
    • NoteKnock from steering
    • NoteLow brake performance pass
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

  15. Pass36,027 miles (+195)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    615601982170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust tail box rusting through
    • NoteKnock from steering rack
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

  16. Pass35,832 miles (+138)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    646932271152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre startinh to wear on outer edge
    • NoteSlight danage to offside rear tyre outer wall

  17. Pass35,694 miles (+309)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    280320880487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON

  18. Pass35,385 miles (+251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,385 miles
    Test number
    774243169191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteKnock from steering,no play at time of test

  19. Pass35,134 miles (+694)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    232658178475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteKNOCK FROM STEERING / NO PLAY AT TIME OF TEST

  20. Pass34,440 miles (+648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    630525987111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass33,792 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,792 miles
    Test number
    981847586121
    • NoteADVISE A POINT ON STEERING WHEEL RIM MOVES 10 MM WITHOUT ROAD WHEELS MOVEING
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Questions about V642 LGU

Does V642 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V642 LGU expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V642 LGU?
The MOT on V642 LGU expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V642 LGU done?
V642 LGU was recorded at 49,056 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 793 miles a year.
Has V642 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 LGU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V642 LGU 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 V642 LGU find?
V642 LGU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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