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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S775 EGXMOT history

S775 EGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2022
Mileage
84,447 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S775 EGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S775 EGX was last recorded at 84,447 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,360 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,087 miles
Average per year
2,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,447 miles
  • 2021 – 80,360 miles
  • 2020 – 76,269 miles
  • 2019 – 72,600 miles
  • 2018 – 69,412 miles
  • 2017 – 64,913 miles
  • 2016 – 60,309 miles
  • 2015 – 57,030 miles
  • 2014 – 53,859 miles
  • 2013 – 51,766 miles
  • 2012 – 51,309 miles
  • 2011 – 50,349 miles
  • 2010 – 49,037 miles
  • 2009 – 47,235 miles
  • 2008 – 45,237 miles
  • 2007 – 42,108 miles
  • 2006 – 38,807 miles
  • 2005 – 35,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,447 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,447 miles (+4,087)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,447 miles
    Test number
    328322572721
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,360 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    842448779399
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail80,360 miles (+4,091)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    739277514924
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,269 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    296330788811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    698369188325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485376798168
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,412 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    909334623373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,913 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    481617389304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,309 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    768992291427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,030 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    880841026979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail57,004 miles (+3,145)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    644917789188
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,859 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    238734334285
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated - no cords exposed

  13. Fail53,859 miles (+2,093)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    716642534235
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated - no cords exposed

  14. Pass51,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    267287103279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,766 miles (+457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    996467103258
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass51,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    865357702236
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer weak with corrosion.

  17. Fail51,309 miles (+960)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    976467002254
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer weak with corrosion.

  18. Pass50,349 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    418916531226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass49,037 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    583220830272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    532552939290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,235 miles (+1,998)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    913282539293
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass45,237 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    502061838245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,108 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    601058517205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,807 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,807 miles
    Test number
    794746406234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    334398225429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S775 EGX

Does S775 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S775 EGX expired on 19 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S775 EGX?
The MOT on S775 EGX expired on 19 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S775 EGX done?
S775 EGX was recorded at 84,447 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 2,835 miles a year.
Has S775 EGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S775 EGX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S775 EGX 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 S775 EGX find?
S775 EGX failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner and outer tread areas; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 13 more.

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