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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

789 BAXMOT history

789 BAX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 96,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

789 BAX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,726 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
789 BAX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

789 BAX was last recorded at 96,726 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,701 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,025 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,726 miles
  • 2024 – 94,701 miles
  • 2023 – 91,943 miles
  • 2021 – 89,013 miles
  • 2019 – 84,622 miles
  • 2018 – 77,297 miles
  • 2017 – 61,662 miles
  • 2016 – 44,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,726 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front seat tilt handle missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,726 miles (+2,025)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    336220526654
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass94,701 miles (+2,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    204461955183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering rack arm
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  3. Pass91,943 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    588560481670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt handle missing

  4. Fail91,933 miles (+2,920)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    741079023830
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt handle missing

  5. Pass89,013 miles (+4,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    310355541243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge(no cord showing at the time of test) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f bushes has cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge(no cord showing at the time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    144821946072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,622 miles (+7,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    619625696734
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass77,297 miles (+15,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,297 miles
    Test number
    648518838432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,662 miles (+16,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    144648139923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass44,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    548578238619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 789 BAX

What vehicle is registration 789 BAX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 789 BAX on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2013. 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 789 BAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 789 BAX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 789 BAX?
The MOT on 789 BAX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 789 BAX done?
789 BAX was recorded at 96,726 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has 789 BAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 789 BAX has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 789 BAX 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 789 BAX find?
789 BAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking slightly; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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