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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

X37 BUJMOT history

X37 BUJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

X37 BUJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
113,574 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 BUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 BUJ was last recorded at 113,574 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,407 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,574 miles
  • 2023 – 109,479 miles
  • 2022 – 106,050 miles
  • 2021 – 102,094 miles
  • 2020 – 98,081 miles
  • 2019 – 93,966 miles
  • 2018 – 89,595 miles
  • 2017 – 84,751 miles
  • 2016 – 80,205 miles
  • 2015 – 76,293 miles
  • 2013 – 67,471 miles
  • 2012 – 58,581 miles
  • 2011 – 51,054 miles
  • 2010 – 40,727 miles
  • 2009 – 37,625 miles
  • 2008 – 34,584 miles
  • 2007 – 31,119 miles
  • 2006 – 25,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,574 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Obligatory mirror insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,574 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,574 miles
    Test number
    991189832840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  2. Fail113,407 miles (+3,928)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    752602486950
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass109,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,479 miles
    Test number
    624714864453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,479 miles (+3,429)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,479 miles
    Test number
    109909801339
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth plastic head lamp lenses badly faded

  5. Pass106,050 miles (+3,956)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,050 miles
    Test number
    400816872459
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps patterns are weak

  6. Pass102,094 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    361464411488
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  7. Fail102,094 miles (+4,013)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    330540635324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  8. Pass98,081 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,081 miles
    Test number
    773733129194
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail98,081 miles (+4,115)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,081 miles
    Test number
    647721431821
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass93,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,966 miles
    Test number
    469982628143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,963 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    653012485572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail93,962 miles (+4,367)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    898977701925
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass89,595 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    739195524241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail89,591 miles (+4,840)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,591 miles
    Test number
    623697427426
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass84,751 miles (+4,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,751 miles
    Test number
    873408350268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly swelling in black covering

  16. Pass80,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    418609876450
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail80,205 miles (+3,912)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    790579598678
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner half (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner half (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryCambelt cover insecure

  18. Pass76,293 miles (+8,822)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,293 miles
    Test number
    216403105297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,471 miles (+4)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,471 miles
    Test number
    896739743220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted N/S/R
    • NoteO/S wing mirror tapped on but secure

  20. Fail67,467 miles (+8,886)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    327257843409
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted N/S/R
    • NoteO/S wing mirror tapped on but secure

  21. Pass58,581 miles (+59)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,581 miles
    Test number
    347112352440
    • NoteBoth inner cv joint gaitors leaking slightly
    • NoteChild seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside outer handbrake cable casing collapsed on itself and causing tight spot.
    • NoteSlight binding to rear brakes
    • NoteTemperary repair to mirror unit on offside

  22. Fail58,522 miles (+7,468)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    417155842296
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth inner cv joint gaitors leaking slightly
    • NoteChild seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside outer handbrake cable casing collapsed on itself and causing tight spot.
    • NoteSlight binding to rear brakes
    • NoteTemperary repair to mirror unit on offside

  23. Pass51,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    328478741208
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror loose taped on

  24. Fail51,054 miles (+10,327)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    715818241247
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror loose taped on

  25. Pass40,727 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    161705000204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,625 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,625 miles
    Test number
    954851489115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,584 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    184022218095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,119 miles (+6,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    400526907021
    • 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)

  29. Pass25,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    941047706000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X37 BUJ

Does X37 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X37 BUJ expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X37 BUJ?
The MOT on X37 BUJ expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X37 BUJ done?
X37 BUJ was recorded at 113,574 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has X37 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 BUJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X37 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 X37 BUJ find?
X37 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake back plate corroded; engine oil leak.

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