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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,000 cc

W256 XDUMOT history

W256 XDU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2024.

W256 XDU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
134,971 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 XDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
11 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 XDU was last recorded at 134,971 miles on 11 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2024: 134,971 miles, lower than 139,444 miles on 28 Jan 2023.

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
139,444 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Average per year
6,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,971 miles
  • 2023 – 139,444 miles
  • 2022 – 58,010 miles
  • 2021 – 57,563 miles
  • 2019 – 57,550 miles
  • 2018 – 57,133 miles
  • 2017 – 57,064 miles
  • 2016 – 56,990 miles
  • 2015 – 56,181 miles
  • 2014 – 55,661 miles
  • 2013 – 54,571 miles
  • 2012 – 53,751 miles
  • 2011 – 52,633 miles
  • 2010 – 49,050 miles
  • 2009 – 42,484 miles
  • 2008 – 35,561 miles
  • 2007 – 30,062 miles
  • 2006 – 25,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,971 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,971 miles (-4,473)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,971 miles
    Test number
    600416450543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,444 miles (+81,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,444 miles
    Test number
    737525296277
    • AdvisoryOdometer replaced at 61000-138500

  3. Pass58,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    843141455773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,010 miles (+447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    669407991481
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    905775816811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,563 miles (+13)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    420573603060
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass57,550 miles (+417)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    789139147696
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,133 miles (+69)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    384131683546
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,064 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    329946773855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,059 miles (+69)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,059 miles
    Test number
    223357240048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass56,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    440098823415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,990 miles (+809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    190199564794
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass56,181 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    198475582137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,661 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    859092684203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,571 miles (+820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,571 miles
    Test number
    605843283232
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,751 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,751 miles
    Test number
    418894582272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass53,751 miles (+1,118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,751 miles
    Test number
    808794382276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass52,633 miles (+3,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    627216181233
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass49,050 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    711810880251
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak gearbox area.
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished.

  20. Fail49,050 miles (+6,566)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    770680880213
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak gearbox area.
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished.

  21. Pass42,484 miles (+6,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    221117889227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,561 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    130047788297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,062 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    802378987293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    713240596287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 XDU

Does W256 XDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 XDU expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 XDU?
The MOT on W256 XDU expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 XDU done?
W256 XDU was recorded at 134,971 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2024, an average of 6,244 miles a year.
Has W256 XDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 XDU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on W256 XDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W256 XDU find?
W256 XDU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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