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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,199 cc

747 XYDMOT history

747 XYD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

747 XYD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,958 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
747 XYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

747 XYD was last recorded at 167,958 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,950 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,958 miles
  • 2024 – 158,662 miles
  • 2023 – 154,864 miles
  • 2022 – 151,351 miles
  • 2020 – 142,465 miles
  • 2019 – 135,027 miles
  • 2018 – 132,165 miles
  • 2017 – 114,116 miles
  • 2016 – 95,460 miles
  • 2015 – 79,039 miles
  • 2014 – 58,971 miles
  • 2013 – 37,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective needs welding (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,958 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,958 miles
    Test number
    548910141461
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective needs welding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,950 miles (+9,288)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,950 miles
    Test number
    759851555583
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective needs welding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,662 miles (+3,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,662 miles
    Test number
    552181591344
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Pass154,864 miles (+3,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    602427177952
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass151,351 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,351 miles
    Test number
    827464956832
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass151,199 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,199 miles
    Test number
    151629554231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail151,166 miles (+8,701)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,166 miles
    Test number
    141146005758
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass142,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,465 miles
    Test number
    759792991310
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt starting to fray, long hand brake travel , chip in screen

  9. Fail142,465 miles (+7,438)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,465 miles
    Test number
    113275390157
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt starting to fray, long hand brake travel , chip in screen

  10. Pass135,027 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    429952705797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,165 miles (+240)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    771295509678
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail131,925 miles (+17,809)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,925 miles
    Test number
    501065104295
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass114,116 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    898590042360
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail114,111 miles (+18,651)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,111 miles
    Test number
    978203917718
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass95,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    589596679329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,460 miles (+16,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    324294309738
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass79,039 miles (+20,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    768095983645
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass58,971 miles (+21,488)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    947506464236
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight deteoration o/s rear tyre

  19. Pass37,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,483 miles
    Test number
    817149263216
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about 747 XYD

What vehicle is registration 747 XYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 747 XYD on a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2010. 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 747 XYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 747 XYD expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 747 XYD?
The MOT on 747 XYD expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 747 XYD done?
747 XYD was recorded at 167,958 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 10,804 miles a year.
Has 747 XYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 747 XYD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 747 XYD 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 747 XYD find?
747 XYD passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective needs welding; oil leak, but not excessive.

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