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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

C6 HMSMOT history

C6 HMS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

C6 HMS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
156,890 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 HMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 HMS was last recorded at 156,890 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 13,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,897 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
13,993 miles
Average per year
7,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,890 miles
  • 2021 – 142,897 miles
  • 2019 – 128,145 miles
  • 2018 – 117,791 miles
  • 2017 – 107,862 miles
  • 2016 – 102,627 miles
  • 2015 – 92,562 miles
  • 2014 – 83,780 miles
  • 2013 – 79,833 miles
  • 2012 – 76,064 miles
  • 2011 – 72,200 miles
  • 2010 – 66,712 miles
  • 2009 – 58,542 miles
  • 2007 – 48,763 miles
  • 2006 – 39,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,890 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door damaged dentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded both front & both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,890 miles (+13,993)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,890 miles
    Test number
    676437372124
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door damaged dent
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,897 miles (+14,752)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,897 miles
    Test number
    415253315616
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door damaged dent
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,145 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,145 miles
    Test number
    221973765208
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,144 miles (+10,353)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,144 miles
    Test number
    157189031896
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,791 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    476999252355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,862 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,862 miles
    Test number
    313683839525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,777 miles (+5,150)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,777 miles
    Test number
    690363961706
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

  8. Pass102,627 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    133377649131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,170 miles (+9,608)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,170 miles
    Test number
    118140314795
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass92,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,562 miles
    Test number
    746969305265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,561 miles (+8,781)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    106369805206
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass83,780 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    215575284157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,703 miles (+3,870)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    426323454175
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  14. Pass79,833 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    258266913156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted incorrectly
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to see rear valves as wheel trim is covering them

  15. Fail79,833 miles (+3,769)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    407186713146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted incorrectly
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to see rear valves as wheel trim is covering them

  16. Pass76,064 miles (+3,864)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    838807342179
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass72,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    957997041186
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail72,200 miles (+5,488)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    257417341448
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass66,712 miles (+8,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    843574730164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,542 miles (+9,779)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    882846659015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,763 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    322476327370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,837 miles
    Test number
    431718436302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C6 HMS

Does C6 HMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 HMS expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 HMS?
The MOT on C6 HMS expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 HMS done?
C6 HMS was recorded at 156,890 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 7,731 miles a year.
Has C6 HMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 HMS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on C6 HMS 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 C6 HMS find?
C6 HMS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 15 more.

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