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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X231 PSAMOT history

X231 PSA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 56,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

X231 PSA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
56,996 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 PSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 PSA was last recorded at 56,996 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,825 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
2,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 56,996 miles
  • 2022 – 53,533 miles
  • 2021 – 53,352 miles
  • 2020 – 50,580 miles
  • 2019 – 48,081 miles
  • 2018 – 44,600 miles
  • 2017 – 42,784 miles
  • 2016 – 41,024 miles
  • 2015 – 38,215 miles
  • 2014 – 36,187 miles
  • 2013 – 33,197 miles
  • 2011 – 25,124 miles
  • 2010 – 23,764 miles
  • 2009 – 21,450 miles
  • 2008 – 20,860 miles
  • 2007 – 19,544 miles
  • 2006 – 17,808 miles
  • 2005 – 15,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,996 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront discs inner surfaces badly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner INNER BRAKE SURFACE BADLY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,996 miles (+171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    528055616020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs inner surfaces badly corroded

  2. Fail56,825 miles (+3,292)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    937147248553
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs inner surfaces badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp leveller working wrong way

  3. Pass53,533 miles (+181)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    219186129164
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner INNER BRAKE SURFACE BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail53,352 miles (+2,772)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    917429177047
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner INNER BRAKE SURFACE BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass50,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    216520427575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,580 miles (+2,499)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    645791101367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f abs wire insecure

  7. Pass48,081 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    240455014186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,600 miles
    Test number
    213101466648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,600 miles (+1,816)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,600 miles
    Test number
    434826567456
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass42,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    369613959573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,784 miles (+1,760)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    295205809402
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass41,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    383323642370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail41,024 miles (+2,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    308349992573
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,215 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,215 miles
    Test number
    862282671554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,187 miles (+2,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    279210054369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wishbones corroded

  16. Pass33,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    757932253379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail33,197 miles (+3,710)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    507302753387
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass29,487 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    676174503041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  19. Fail29,487 miles (+4,363)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    238294903015
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  20. Fail25,124 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,124 miles
    Test number
    557955621067
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass25,124 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,124 miles
    Test number
    576965621078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,764 miles
    Test number
    651436120062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,764 miles (+2,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,764 miles
    Test number
    393706820095
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass21,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    634108429016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,450 miles (+590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    242186129023
    • FailureNearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

  26. Pass20,860 miles (+1,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,860 miles
    Test number
    994947798217
    • NoteN/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE BULGED,

  27. Pass19,544 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    302939407355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,808 miles (+1,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,808 miles
    Test number
    263203206358
    • NoteExhaust tail silencer outer skin is corroded

  29. Pass15,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,969 miles
    Test number
    880799295234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail15,966 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,966 miles
    Test number
    350399995257
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about X231 PSA

Does X231 PSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 PSA expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 PSA?
The MOT on X231 PSA expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 PSA done?
X231 PSA was recorded at 56,996 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 2,373 miles a year.
Has X231 PSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 PSA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X231 PSA 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 PSA find?
X231 PSA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; both rear wheel arches corroded; front discs inner surfaces badly corroded.

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