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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

X32 BUJMOT history

X32 BUJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

X32 BUJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
114,617 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X32 BUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X32 BUJ was last recorded at 114,617 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,999 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,617 miles
  • 2021 – 113,999 miles
  • 2019 – 111,499 miles
  • 2018 – 111,416 miles
  • 2017 – 107,654 miles
  • 2016 – 107,308 miles
  • 2015 – 95,811 miles
  • 2014 – 89,353 miles
  • 2013 – 83,783 miles
  • 2012 – 76,827 miles
  • 2011 – 68,986 miles
  • 2010 – 63,264 miles
  • 2009 – 57,354 miles
  • 2008 – 50,551 miles
  • 2007 – 42,078 miles
  • 2006 – 34,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,617 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,617 miles (+618)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    722281290713
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,999 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,999 miles
    Test number
    877891805993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,990 miles8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,990 miles
    Test number
    115490498366
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518952576015
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,499 miles (+21)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    169184194975
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,478 miles (+62)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,478 miles
    Test number
    968463341501
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,416 miles (+2,062)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    948249329189
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass109,354 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,354 miles
    Test number
    632418594497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,353 miles (+1,699)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    959220256491
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass107,654 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,654 miles
    Test number
    936220792039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,308 miles (+5,236)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,308 miles
    Test number
    452530828650
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight flat in tread

  12. Pass102,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    732589419565
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail102,072 miles (+6,261)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    561168402894
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass95,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    116868805009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,811 miles (+6,458)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    446627805073
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass89,353 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    369727904023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    286629603051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,782 miles (+6,955)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,782 miles
    Test number
    587189503033
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCenter exhaust clamp insecure

  19. Pass76,827 miles (+7,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    105611412441
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  20. Pass68,986 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,986 miles
    Test number
    117573211062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,264 miles (+5,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    861594910036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass57,354 miles (+6,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    970468409092
    • NotePassenger seat tilt release handle missing.

  23. Pass50,551 miles (+8,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    980047408099
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  24. Pass42,078 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    400912417020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,911 miles
    Test number
    471909006079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X32 BUJ

Does X32 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X32 BUJ expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X32 BUJ?
The MOT on X32 BUJ expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X32 BUJ done?
X32 BUJ was recorded at 114,617 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has X32 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X32 BUJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on X32 BUJ 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 X32 BUJ find?
X32 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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