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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,390 cc

P320 PLXMOT history

P320 PLX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
80,802 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P320 PLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P320 PLX was last recorded at 80,802 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,639 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,802 miles
  • 2022 – 60,543 miles
  • 2021 – 55,988 miles
  • 2015 – 55,675 miles
  • 2014 – 55,199 miles
  • 2013 – 54,568 miles
  • 2012 – 53,922 miles
  • 2011 – 53,154 miles
  • 2010 – 52,341 miles
  • 2009 – 51,478 miles
  • 2008 – 50,497 miles
  • 2007 – 49,430 miles
  • 2006 – 48,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,802 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak thermostat housing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill , light corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,802 miles (+163)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    795479419168
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill , light corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,639 miles (+20,096)2 dangerous11 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    885339660312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition tail pipe tip is missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle does not open from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan / footwell (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent / damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass60,543 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    363241762248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,988 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    859050913095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass55,675 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    325508605497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,199 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,199 miles
    Test number
    428855704221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,568 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    257078193413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,922 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    637330002233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,154 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    226217101273
    • NoteN/s door glass damaged

  10. Fail53,154 miles (+813)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    815257301248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s door glass damaged

  11. Pass52,341 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    322304690100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,478 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    371359789110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,497 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    453222188146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,430 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    721223797154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    771015396184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,572 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    380014296193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/s/r door cannot be open from inside or out side.

Questions about P320 PLX

Does P320 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P320 PLX expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P320 PLX?
The MOT on P320 PLX expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P320 PLX done?
P320 PLX was recorded at 80,802 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has P320 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P320 PLX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on P320 PLX 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 P320 PLX find?
P320 PLX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped; nearside front coolant leak thermostat housing, and 10 more.

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