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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X36 VDYMOT history

X36 VDY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

X36 VDY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
137,208 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 VDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 VDY was last recorded at 137,208 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,208 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,208 miles
  • 2022 – 133,375 miles
  • 2021 – 128,898 miles
  • 2020 – 125,704 miles
  • 2019 – 121,354 miles
  • 2018 – 116,035 miles
  • 2017 – 110,849 miles
  • 2016 – 104,858 miles
  • 2015 – 101,144 miles
  • 2014 – 97,913 miles
  • 2013 – 93,266 miles
  • 2012 – 86,986 miles
  • 2011 – 80,789 miles
  • 2010 – 74,609 miles
  • 2009 – 68,996 miles
  • 2008 – 61,865 miles
  • 2007 – 55,172 miles
  • 2006 – 48,493 miles
  • 2005 – 40,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,208 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • DAMAGE TO THE OS FRONT BONNET AND WING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,208 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    658900179216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail137,208 miles (+3,833)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    466213994660
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass133,375 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    406287022836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,375 miles (+4,477)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    732662963110
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,898 miles (+3,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,898 miles
    Test number
    384298143758
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front dip beams have poor beam images
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,704 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    828009603833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,700 miles (+4,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,700 miles
    Test number
    125414856143
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass121,354 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,354 miles
    Test number
    449866951604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,035 miles (+60)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    232615135152
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO THE OS FRONT BONNET AND WING
    • AdvisoryN/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail115,975 miles (+5,126)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,975 miles
    Test number
    781310841182
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO THE OS FRONT BONNET AND WING
    • AdvisoryN/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,849 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    766724102144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm, tyre has a small cot to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail110,818 miles (+5,960)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    105139099081
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm, tyre has a small cot to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,858 miles (+3,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    249797315014
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  14. Pass101,144 miles (+3,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,144 miles
    Test number
    790054487697
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,913 miles (+4,647)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,913 miles
    Test number
    708435834257
    • NoteRear brakes slightly uneven
    • NoteScrapping noise from steering wheel when turning maybe catching on plastic behind but unable to detect

  16. Pass93,266 miles (+90)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    848096423255
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteNsf tyre 2-3mm
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Fail93,176 miles (+6,190)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    825558313264
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass86,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,986 miles
    Test number
    405080822289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,986 miles (+6,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,986 miles
    Test number
    967090722222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass80,789 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    486434311211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,609 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    634627410221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,996 miles (+7,131)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,996 miles
    Test number
    110709709297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteLight scratching to windscreen.

  23. Pass61,865 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,865 miles
    Test number
    622281828232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail61,853 miles (+6,681)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    721260028235
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass55,172 miles (+6,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    371098417200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  26. Pass48,493 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    312163316240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass40,755 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,755 miles
    Test number
    372140925447
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront & REAR NUMBER PLATES FADED.

Questions about X36 VDY

Does X36 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X36 VDY expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X36 VDY?
The MOT on X36 VDY expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X36 VDY done?
X36 VDY was recorded at 137,208 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
Has X36 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 VDY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X36 VDY 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 X36 VDY find?
X36 VDY passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edges; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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