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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

S725 CSXMOT history

S725 CSX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2025
Mileage
130,276 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 CSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 CSX was last recorded at 130,276 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 1,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,949 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,327 miles
Average per year
3,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,276 miles
  • 2023 – 128,949 miles
  • 2022 – 124,561 miles
  • 2021 – 118,948 miles
  • 2020 – 115,108 miles
  • 2019 – 112,382 miles
  • 2018 – 108,130 miles
  • 2017 – 106,612 miles
  • 2016 – 103,386 miles
  • 2015 – 100,361 miles
  • 2014 – 99,245 miles
  • 2013 – 98,379 miles
  • 2012 – 97,104 miles
  • 2011 – 95,999 miles
  • 2010 – 94,570 miles
  • 2009 – 92,275 miles
  • 2008 – 78,753 miles
  • 2007 – 67,709 miles
  • 2006 – 60,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,276 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,276 miles (+1,327)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,276 miles
    Test number
    685036783378
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,949 miles (+4,388)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,949 miles
    Test number
    217464764520
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,561 miles (+5,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    289692573496
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  4. Pass118,948 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    135435014897
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,108 miles (+2,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    793231428876
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    112,382 miles
    Test number
    169293851509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail112,382 miles (+4,252)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,382 miles
    Test number
    442243313183
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass108,130 miles (+1,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,130 miles
    Test number
    866619864718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass106,612 miles (+3,226)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    518664125659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Pass103,386 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    194002428077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail103,386 miles (+3,025)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    940039305139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass100,361 miles (+1,116)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    756411395160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass99,245 miles (+866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,245 miles
    Test number
    598202494102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail98,379 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,379 miles
    Test number
    409507393165
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass98,379 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,379 miles
    Test number
    998317993125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass97,104 miles (+1,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    519468692167
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass95,999 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    698316701256
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass94,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    904758700299
    • NoteCorrosion o/s sill

  19. Fail94,570 miles (+2,295)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    103997600203
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s sill

  20. Pass92,275 miles (+13,522)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    393341319422
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deterioratinbg and slight blow
    • NoteO/s sill corroding near seatbelt mounting
    • NoteOff side headlamp aiming on right limit
    • NoteSlight play o/s/r wheel bearing

  21. Pass78,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    961746648001
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail78,752 miles (+63)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    912416848056
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail78,689 miles (+207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    791142748078
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Fail78,482 miles (+10,773)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    964996438093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOffside head lmp cracked

  25. Pass67,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    591985047004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,709 miles (+7,122)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    170475047072
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    140016946465
    • NoteOsf headlamp cracked

Questions about S725 CSX

Does S725 CSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S725 CSX expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S725 CSX?
The MOT on S725 CSX expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S725 CSX done?
S725 CSX was recorded at 130,276 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
Has S725 CSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 CSX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S725 CSX 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 S725 CSX find?
S725 CSX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: both sills corroded; coil spring corroded all; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.

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