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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V683 GGEMOT history

V683 GGE is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
61,591 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V683 GGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V683 GGE was last recorded at 61,591 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,174 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
1,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,591 miles
  • 2022 – 61,174 miles
  • 2021 – 60,704 miles
  • 2020 – 60,564 miles
  • 2019 – 60,324 miles
  • 2018 – 59,859 miles
  • 2017 – 59,370 miles
  • 2016 – 58,676 miles
  • 2015 – 57,739 miles
  • 2014 – 56,708 miles
  • 2013 – 55,848 miles
  • 2012 – 54,876 miles
  • 2011 – 53,682 miles
  • 2010 – 52,136 miles
  • 2009 – 49,725 miles
  • 2008 – 48,050 miles
  • 2007 – 46,040 miles
  • 2006 – 44,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,591 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not able to adjust (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor at rubber gromit (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear flex pipe securing clip missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor at rubber gromet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front seat stiff to adjust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,591 miles (+417)1 dangerous5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    725773361599
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not able to adjust (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor at rubber gromit (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flex pipe securing clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor at rubber gromet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop

  2. Pass61,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    487713424433
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat stiff to adjust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,174 miles (+470)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    367394178419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from cylinder to flex burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat stiff to adjust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from comp valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,704 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    868451830335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,564 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    127997890884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    349522312380
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail60,324 miles (+465)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    518597623738
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,859 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    282925386627
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,370 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,370 miles
    Test number
    532566221592
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail59,356 miles (+680)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,356 miles
    Test number
    229857624265
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass58,676 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    597894751720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail58,647 miles (+908)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,647 miles
    Test number
    855483158157
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,739 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    419004510174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,708 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    809832754291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,848 miles (+972)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    335421663210
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes covered in grease and cannot inspect them properly.

  16. Pass54,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,876 miles
    Test number
    785765252247
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail54,876 miles (+1,194)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,876 miles
    Test number
    389805452495
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass53,682 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    318740151297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,136 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    780377550280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Pass49,725 miles (+1,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    980123979297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail48,050 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    551374858271
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass48,050 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    571264858277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,040 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    502198667255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    310522166202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,323 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    950542866298
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V683 GGE

Does V683 GGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V683 GGE expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V683 GGE?
The MOT on V683 GGE expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V683 GGE done?
V683 GGE was recorded at 61,591 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 1,017 miles a year.
Has V683 GGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V683 GGE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V683 GGE 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 V683 GGE find?
V683 GGE failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 13 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 16 more.

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