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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V78 DFXMOT history

V78 DFX is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,011 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 DFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 DFX was last recorded at 72,011 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,003 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,011 miles
  • 2024 – 71,429 miles
  • 2023 – 70,415 miles
  • 2022 – 69,379 miles
  • 2021 – 68,243 miles
  • 2020 – 67,159 miles
  • 2019 – 65,650 miles
  • 2018 – 63,264 miles
  • 2017 – 60,855 miles
  • 2016 – 58,178 miles
  • 2015 – 55,103 miles
  • 2014 – 50,908 miles
  • 2013 – 48,444 miles
  • 2012 – 45,872 miles
  • 2011 – 42,658 miles
  • 2010 – 39,769 miles
  • 2009 – 36,025 miles
  • 2008 – 32,323 miles
  • 2007 – 29,251 miles
  • 2006 – 26,637 miles
  • 2005 – 23,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,011 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,011 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    193243198167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,003 miles (+574)1 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    885611369676
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill splitting and corroded at previous repair within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from master cylinder to T pieces corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2017 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,429 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    998879132970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,415 miles (+1,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    343410132287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass69,379 miles (+1,136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    915214756912
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,243 miles (+1,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    395245258539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,159 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    468415731919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail67,148 miles (+1,498)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    914386502390
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    365723526621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail65,650 miles (+2,386)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    959212131201
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,264 miles (+2,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    555135084781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass60,855 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,855 miles
    Test number
    858780125842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass58,178 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    639713183210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,103 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    987530774624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,908 miles (+2,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,908 miles
    Test number
    199208634233
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  16. Pass48,444 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    478777023210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,872 miles (+3,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    565974642280
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass42,658 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    395354531448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,769 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,769 miles
    Test number
    861558520295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,025 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    473713639214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,323 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,323 miles
    Test number
    704818728207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,251 miles (+2,614)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    322077337460
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre tread & walls starting to perish slightly
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls starting to perish slightly

  23. Pass26,637 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    692241036281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,940 miles
    Test number
    193219635274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 DFX

Does V78 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 DFX expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 DFX?
The MOT on V78 DFX expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 DFX done?
V78 DFX was recorded at 72,011 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 2,390 miles a year.
Has V78 DFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 DFX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V78 DFX 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 V78 DFX find?
V78 DFX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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