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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V89 DGFMOT history

V89 DGF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 22,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2023
Mileage
22,905 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 DGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V89 DGF was last recorded at 22,905 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,493 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 22,905 miles
  • 2022 – 22,493 miles
  • 2021 – 22,242 miles
  • 2020 – 22,035 miles
  • 2019 – 21,988 miles
  • 2018 – 21,617 miles
  • 2017 – 21,114 miles
  • 2016 – 20,445 miles
  • 2014 – 19,295 miles
  • 2013 – 18,507 miles
  • 2012 – 17,827 miles
  • 2011 – 16,663 miles
  • 2010 – 16,057 miles
  • 2009 – 15,266 miles
  • 2008 – 14,387 miles
  • 2007 – 13,570 miles
  • 2006 – 12,300 miles
  • 2005 – 11,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail22,905 miles
  • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer adrift incomplete system (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail22,905 miles (+412)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,905 miles
    Test number
    338917166116
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer adrift incomplete system (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass22,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,493 miles
    Test number
    113623100173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail22,493 miles (+251)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,493 miles
    Test number
    426595284799
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass22,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,242 miles
    Test number
    531096770772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail22,242 miles (+207)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,242 miles
    Test number
    276549617508
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass22,035 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    253244107217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass21,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    348636941367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,988 miles (+371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    780554022562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass21,617 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,617 miles
    Test number
    278057597493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,114 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    156109357111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,445 miles
    Test number
    709209562482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    315762435479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,295 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,295 miles
    Test number
    257605924268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    867133933296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,507 miles (+680)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    536223133251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass17,827 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    256269822262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,663 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,663 miles
    Test number
    118189031260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,057 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,057 miles
    Test number
    382056920463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,266 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,266 miles
    Test number
    854857529278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,387 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,387 miles
    Test number
    342712228405
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass14,387 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,387 miles
    Test number
    981272028216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,570 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,570 miles
    Test number
    370491527491
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass13,570 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,570 miles
    Test number
    571431727256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass12,300 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    213784726257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    11,104 miles
    Test number
    671855925253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 DGF

Does V89 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 DGF expired on 27 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 DGF?
The MOT on V89 DGF expired on 27 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 DGF done?
V89 DGF was recorded at 22,905 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 659 miles a year.
Has V89 DGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 DGF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V89 DGF 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 V89 DGF find?
V89 DGF failed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: rear stop lamp(s) all not working; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; emissions unable to be completed, and 2 more.

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