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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,000 cc

V76 HLKMOT history

V76 HLK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 53,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

V76 HLK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
53,779 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V76 HLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V76 HLK was last recorded at 53,779 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 10,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,367 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,412 miles
Average per year
2,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,779 miles
  • 2022 – 43,355 miles
  • 2021 – 43,328 miles
  • 2020 – 43,317 miles
  • 2019 – 43,300 miles
  • 2018 – 43,115 miles
  • 2017 – 42,773 miles
  • 2016 – 42,375 miles
  • 2015 – 41,700 miles
  • 2014 – 40,196 miles
  • 2013 – 38,496 miles
  • 2012 – 36,281 miles
  • 2011 – 34,563 miles
  • 2010 – 32,501 miles
  • 2009 – 29,968 miles
  • 2008 – 26,391 miles
  • 2007 – 22,520 miles
  • 2006 – 18,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    931629737481
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail53,779 miles (+10,412)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    603496089799
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass43,367 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,367 miles
    Test number
    219985676315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,355 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    894761171613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    495666260099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,325 miles (+8)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    371066900389
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass43,317 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,317 miles
    Test number
    974839899558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,300 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    997413967553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,115 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    149311177594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,773 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,773 miles
    Test number
    980070676700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass42,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    980604094163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail42,375 miles (+675)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    110919462573
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres perishing

  13. Pass41,700 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    165757915277
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteBoth near side tyres have cracking on outside walls

  14. Fail41,700 miles (+1,504)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    338006015413
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteBoth near side tyres have cracking on outside walls

  15. Pass40,196 miles (+1,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    735768214232
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,496 miles (+2,215)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    317378713255
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass36,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    365515812286
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail36,281 miles (+1,718)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    926255812288
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass34,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,563 miles
    Test number
    669845311298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail34,563 miles (+2,062)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,563 miles
    Test number
    136295811228
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Fail32,501 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,501 miles
    Test number
    134048110217
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass32,501 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,501 miles
    Test number
    390778310262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass29,968 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,968 miles
    Test number
    100688319295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,391 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,391 miles
    Test number
    714240328201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    234289217299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,520 miles (+3,767)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    352289717499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Fail18,753 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,753 miles
    Test number
    171599016245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass18,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,753 miles
    Test number
    710489116274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V76 HLK

Does V76 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V76 HLK expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V76 HLK?
The MOT on V76 HLK expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V76 HLK done?
V76 HLK was recorded at 53,779 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 2,016 miles a year.
Has V76 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V76 HLK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V76 HLK 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 V76 HLK find?
V76 HLK passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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