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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

V20 TEXMOT history

V20 TEX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2024.

V20 TEX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
120,690 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 TEX was last recorded at 120,690 miles on 3 Feb 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2016: 118,163 miles, lower than 132,426 miles on 19 Sept 2015.

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
120,657 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,690 miles
  • 2022 – 119,503 miles
  • 2020 – 119,489 miles
  • 2019 – 119,471 miles
  • 2016 – 118,188 miles
  • 2015 – 132,426 miles
  • 2014 – 119,178 miles
  • 2013 – 114,926 miles
  • 2012 – 106,623 miles
  • 2011 – 100,265 miles
  • 2010 – 94,003 miles
  • 2009 – 88,622 miles
  • 2008 – 86,483 miles
  • 2007 – 79,305 miles
  • 2006 – 69,560 miles
  • 2005 – 63,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,690 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hose slightly chafed NSF and OSF and deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,690 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    445556852244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,657 miles (+1,154)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,657 miles
    Test number
    163223440762
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass119,503 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,503 miles
    Test number
    652688636279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,489 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    320012417334
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered
  5. Fail119,489 miles (+18)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    612317000565
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered
  6. Fail119,471 miles (+1,283)1 dangerous14 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,471 miles
    Test number
    154828942803
    • DangerousOffside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts drive shaft fouling cable (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested OIL LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Coil spring with an unsafe modification BOTH SIDES COMING OUT OF LOCATION WHEN VEHICLE RAISED (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened AT ARM MOUNT POINT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn ASSEMBLY COMING APART (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened AT ARM MOUNT POINT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn ASSEMBLY COMING APART (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SINGLE WIPER CONVERSION NOT CLEARING SCREEN IN ZONE A (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDIP TELL TALE NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass118,188 miles (+25)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,188 miles
    Test number
    340463665564
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed NSF and OSF and deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS headlamp images deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS (2.2.C.1c)
  8. Fail118,163 miles (-14,263)4 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,163 miles
    Test number
    432190578959
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short fouling driveshaft (1.9.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed NSF and OSF and deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS headlamp images deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS (2.2.C.1c)
  9. Pass132,426 miles (+13,248)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,426 miles
    Test number
    303786420933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,178 miles (+4,252)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    465186244215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  11. Pass114,926 miles (+23)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,926 miles
    Test number
    949692163207
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail114,903 miles (+8,280)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    248087653267
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass106,623 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    319775452430
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail106,618 miles (+6,353)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    305165152217
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass100,265 miles (+6,262)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    396495541293
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass94,003 miles (+5,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    492920250267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
  17. Pass88,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    314065069493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,622 miles (+2,139)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    593684269268
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass86,483 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    311331218373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,305 miles (+9,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,305 miles
    Test number
    841659407372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass69,560 miles (+5,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    712673806303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass63,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    291472295216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 TEX

Does V20 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V20 TEX expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V20 TEX?
The MOT on V20 TEX expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V20 TEX done?
V20 TEX was recorded at 120,690 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2024, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has V20 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 TEX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 TEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V20 TEX find?
V20 TEX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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