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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

7 DGXMOT history

7 DGX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

7 DGX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
119,772 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7 DGX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

7 DGX was last recorded at 119,772 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2006: 42,970 miles, lower than 43,635 miles on 26 Feb 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,772 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,772 miles
  • 2020 – 119,148 miles
  • 2019 – 118,548 miles
  • 2018 – 118,074 miles
  • 2017 – 116,581 miles
  • 2016 – 115,422 miles
  • 2015 – 109,804 miles
  • 2014 – 101,110 miles
  • 2013 – 94,043 miles
  • 2012 – 87,598 miles
  • 2011 – 79,030 miles
  • 2010 – 72,444 miles
  • 2009 – 65,808 miles
  • 2008 – 60,064 miles
  • 2007 – 52,017 miles
  • 2006 – 43,635 miles
  • 2005 – 43,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Feb 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,772 miles
    Test number
    729326358018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,772 miles (+624)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,772 miles
    Test number
    609929942783
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass119,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    110758278478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail119,148 miles (+600)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    275391588903
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    771495018792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,548 miles (+474)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    273841763593
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working hi level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,074 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,074 miles
    Test number
    242807971628
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light dim

  8. Pass116,581 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,581 miles
    Test number
    406218261433
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

  9. Pass115,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    765760371514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,422 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    858800058264
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  11. Fail115,422 miles (+5,618)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    713429814102
    • FailureCentre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper bad oil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper high level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper exhaust sleaves brackets broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass109,804 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,804 miles
    Test number
    928602755123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear susp arms corroded
    • NoteHi/level brake light inop

  13. Fail109,804 miles (+8,694)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,804 miles
    Test number
    427970045125
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoot inop intermittantly
    • NoteFront and rear susp arms corroded
    • NoteHi/level brake light inop
    • NoteOffside front brake sticking slightly

  14. Pass101,110 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    158474104130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,109 miles (+7,066)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    169064384092
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass94,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    199730783450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,043 miles (+6,445)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    649639373024
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass87,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    505426372020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,598 miles (+8,568)6 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    507774972031
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail79,030 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    776208961055
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass79,030 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    998228061047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,444 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    552020860057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    564505159024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,808 miles (+5,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    320004359093
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  25. Pass60,064 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    370510488068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,063 miles (+8,046)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    312517658048
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass52,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    420613057059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,017 miles (+8,382)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    104751357407
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass43,635 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    201154056073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,970 miles (-665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    284520346073
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  31. Pass43,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2006
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    943404556064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7 DGX

What vehicle is registration 7 DGX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7 DGX on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 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 7 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 7 DGX expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 7 DGX?
The MOT on 7 DGX expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 7 DGX done?
7 DGX was recorded at 119,772 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has 7 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7 DGX has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 7 DGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7 DGX find?
7 DGX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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