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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

171 DXFMOT history

171 DXF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

171 DXF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,595 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
171 DXF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

171 DXF was last recorded at 84,595 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 4,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,503 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,092 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,595 miles
  • 2025 – 80,503 miles
  • 2024 – 76,689 miles
  • 2023 – 73,662 miles
  • 2022 – 71,472 miles
  • 2021 – 67,200 miles
  • 2019 – 56,739 miles
  • 2018 – 52,987 miles
  • 2017 – 51,201 miles
  • 2016 – 50,364 miles
  • 2015 – 50,248 miles
  • 2014 – 46,977 miles
  • 2013 – 42,499 miles
  • 2012 – 39,262 miles
  • 2011 – 35,935 miles
  • 2010 – 32,428 miles
  • 2009 – 29,969 miles
  • 2008 – 27,685 miles
  • 2007 – 23,224 miles
  • 2006 – 17,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,595 miles (+4,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    192397824205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,503 miles (+3,814)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    506446942817
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,689 miles (+3,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    969785604875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,662 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    308470386207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,472 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    298815541953
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,472 miles (+4,272)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    770458962406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    601126212212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,200 miles (+10,461)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    379926885830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass56,739 miles (+3,752)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,739 miles
    Test number
    194054697162
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,987 miles (+1,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,987 miles
    Test number
    986980111461
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass51,201 miles (+837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    110277803092
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass50,364 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,364 miles
    Test number
    738085609042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,248 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    129209965409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail50,237 miles (+3,260)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    525485865015
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,977 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,977 miles
    Test number
    718401684038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,499 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    425106363075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,262 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,262 miles
    Test number
    885098162081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,935 miles (+3,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    536077161004
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer wAlls

  19. Pass32,428 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    470130470046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,969 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    984979569019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,685 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    314671478083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,224 miles (+5,339)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,224 miles
    Test number
    312006787031
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seats fitted to nearside and offside rear
    • NoteNearside rear shock leaking
    • NoteRear silencer weak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Pass17,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,885 miles
    Test number
    301040096094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 171 DXF

What vehicle is registration 171 DXF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 171 DXF on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 171 DXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 171 DXF is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 171 DXF?
The MOT on 171 DXF is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 171 DXF done?
171 DXF was recorded at 84,595 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has 171 DXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 171 DXF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 171 DXF 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 171 DXF find?
171 DXF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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