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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

W256 RUJMOT history

W256 RUJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

W256 RUJ green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2022
Mileage
48,115 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 RUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

W256 RUJ was last recorded at 48,115 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,070 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
1,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,115 miles
  • 2021 – 48,070 miles
  • 2020 – 47,584 miles
  • 2019 – 46,171 miles
  • 2018 – 44,205 miles
  • 2017 – 41,812 miles
  • 2016 – 39,527 miles
  • 2015 – 37,324 miles
  • 2014 – 33,895 miles
  • 2013 – 31,028 miles
  • 2012 – 28,188 miles
  • 2011 – 25,367 miles
  • 2010 – 22,621 miles
  • 2009 – 21,291 miles
  • 2008 – 20,112 miles
  • 2007 – 19,241 miles
  • 2006 – 17,044 miles
  • 2005 – 14,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,115 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides cracking and weakened (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Both back plates corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Both sides of the driveshaft casing close to cv boots peeling off
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both back plates corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Both steel wheels slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade rubber split

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,115 miles (+45)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    817013369198
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides cracking and weakened (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides of the driveshaft casing close to cv boots peeling off
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Both steel wheels slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade rubber split

  2. Pass48,070 miles (+486)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    180738029514
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket rusty/loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine slightly noisy during test (possible fanbelt ?)

  3. Pass47,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    342632224433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail47,584 miles (+1,413)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    112164881572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,171 miles (+1,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    778856094767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracking around the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking around the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,205 miles (+2,393)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    553694709493
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam pattern only just visable

  7. Pass41,812 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    274449487412
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are wearing low

  8. Pass39,527 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    936360195482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,324 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,324 miles
    Test number
    545371565184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,895 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    759673584183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass31,028 miles (+2,840)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    276659083457
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing near to the 2mm wear bars
    • NoteHeadlamp glass/covers are starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass28,188 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    788448792104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,367 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    708259491179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,621 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,621 miles
    Test number
    512658080122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,291 miles (+1,179)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,291 miles
    Test number
    293282619299
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s headlamp on the right hand limit

  16. Pass20,112 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    470984718288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,241 miles (+2,197)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,241 miles
    Test number
    312197607200
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre - small cut in sidewall

  18. Pass17,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,044 miles
    Test number
    124745016222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,044 miles (+2,355)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,044 miles
    Test number
    922155216292
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass14,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    14,689 miles
    Test number
    632330515284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 RUJ

Does W256 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 RUJ expired on 6 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 RUJ?
The MOT on W256 RUJ expired on 6 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 RUJ done?
W256 RUJ was recorded at 48,115 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 1,891 miles a year.
Has W256 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 RUJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on W256 RUJ 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 W256 RUJ find?
W256 RUJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; front obligatory mirror missing; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides cracking and weakened, and 10 more.

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