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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X231 CBDMOT history

X231 CBD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

X231 CBD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,129 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 CBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 CBD was last recorded at 99,129 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,110 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,129 miles
  • 2024 – 99,110 miles
  • 2019 – 98,820 miles
  • 2018 – 91,950 miles
  • 2017 – 87,616 miles
  • 2016 – 86,473 miles
  • 2015 – 84,472 miles
  • 2014 – 81,863 miles
  • 2013 – 78,549 miles
  • 2012 – 74,923 miles
  • 2011 – 70,103 miles
  • 2010 – 63,668 miles
  • 2009 – 57,580 miles
  • 2008 – 51,283 miles
  • 2007 – 44,952 miles
  • 2006 – 38,541 miles
  • 2005 – 32,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,129 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,129 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    556878230891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass99,110 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    305815123055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,820 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    131670823355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,762 miles (+6,812)4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    977688622177
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on ABS wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped and cracked but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on ABS wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp washers inoperative, only applicable to 2009 vehicles onwards
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both middle section joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall worn smooth
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Front of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rear of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass91,950 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,950 miles
    Test number
    193963867006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,616 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,616 miles
    Test number
    291892388952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,473 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    376612464300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCut in tread of nearside rear tyre, not deep enough to reach cords
  8. Fail86,473 miles (+2,001)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    322486602445
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre was under-inflated when presented for test
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCut in tread of nearside rear tyre, not deep enough to reach cords
  9. Pass84,472 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    847946878843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
  10. Pass81,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,863 miles
    Test number
    965754724210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,863 miles (+3,314)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,863 miles
    Test number
    689104424211
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
  12. Pass78,549 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    446632433261
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly
  13. Fail78,549 miles (+3,626)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    998062833239
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly
  14. Pass74,923 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    838090722227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
  15. Fail74,923 miles (+4,820)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    977340422204
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
  16. Pass70,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,103 miles
    Test number
    556954331216
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail70,103 miles (+6,435)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,103 miles
    Test number
    909344531279
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass63,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    300539830478
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Fail63,668 miles (+6,088)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    401849530204
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass57,580 miles (+6,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    160236639208
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass51,283 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    730819038281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,952 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    261352437283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,541 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    531141446205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,135 miles
    Test number
    111535235215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 CBD

Does X231 CBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 CBD is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 CBD?
The MOT on X231 CBD is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 CBD done?
X231 CBD was recorded at 99,129 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has X231 CBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 CBD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on X231 CBD 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 X231 CBD find?
X231 CBD passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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