VOLKSWAGEN POLO G231XLU has 19 MOTs

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This 1989 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 84,932 miles 3 weeks ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 17:41.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 25th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

G231XLU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MARCH 202784,932 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 202184,916 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201922ND JANUARY 202084,910 MI
FAILED23RD JANUARY 201984,908 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201821ST JANUARY 201984,525 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201721ST JANUARY 201883,890 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201783,890 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too High Both Sides (1.8)
  2. PRS - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201621ST JANUARY 201783,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201521ST JANUARY 201682,665 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201421ST JANUARY 201582,166 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201321ST JANUARY 201480,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201221ST JANUARY 201378,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Slightly Worn
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201121ST JANUARY 201274,927 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201021ST JANUARY 201172,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200921ST JANUARY 201069,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
FAILED7TH JANUARY 200865,897 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH JANUARY 200821ST JANUARY 200965,897 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH JANUARY 200721ST JANUARY 200861,423 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 200621ST JANUARY 200757,539 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G231XLU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

G231XLU MOT Comments

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G231XLU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 84,932 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,295 miles

G231XLU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration G231XLU was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 84,932 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,295 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G231XLU has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 18 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does G231XLU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 G231XLU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G231XLU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 G231XLU does have Tax. Read more

When does G231XLU Tax expire?

The current Tax for G231XLU will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G231XLU MOT expire?

The current MOT for G231XLU will expire in 11 months on Thursday 25th March 2027. Read more

When did G231XLU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G231XLU was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 17:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G231XLU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for G231XLU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G231XLU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for G231XLU we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G231XLU?

G231XLU is registered as a 1989 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has G231XLU done?

The odometer reading for G231XLU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 84,932 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,295 miles per year. Read more

How old is G231XLU?

The vehicle G231XLU was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd August 1989. Read more

What colour is G231XLU?

The official colour of G231XLU is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does G231XLU have?

G231XLU has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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