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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X42 TCSMOT history

X42 TCS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2022.

X42 TCS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
65,694 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 TCS was last recorded at 65,694 miles on 29 Aug 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,676 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,694 miles
  • 2021 – 60,031 miles
  • 2020 – 59,005 miles
  • 2019 – 57,944 miles
  • 2018 – 56,145 miles
  • 2014 – 55,345 miles
  • 2013 – 52,285 miles
  • 2012 – 50,038 miles
  • 2011 – 47,925 miles
  • 2010 – 43,419 miles
  • 2009 – 40,358 miles
  • 2008 – 37,935 miles
  • 2007 – 34,689 miles
  • 2005 – 31,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded

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.

  • Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,694 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    338667526611
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded

  2. Fail65,676 miles (+5,645)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    393270534189
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass60,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    310182622739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,031 miles (+1,026)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    544004325878
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,005 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,005 miles
    Test number
    961031790594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,944 miles (+1,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,944 miles
    Test number
    722675054969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  7. Pass56,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    660926133202
    • AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes (2.2.C.1d)

  8. Fail56,145 miles (+800)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    856508644523
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes (2.2.C.1d)

  9. Pass55,345 miles (+3,060)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    537825554002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear nearside wheel bearing slightly noisy

  10. Pass52,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    666074773062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail52,285 miles (+2,247)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    368343573044
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass50,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,038 miles
    Test number
    868756372035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,038 miles (+2,113)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,038 miles
    Test number
    528476172059
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    178912681483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,925 miles (+4,506)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    447212681090
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

  16. Pass43,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    924929080050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,419 miles (+3,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    161259680411
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass40,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    343759949087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,355 miles (+2,420)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    401729449060
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass37,935 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    134607858448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,689 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    101772557447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    711233355330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 TCS

Does X42 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 TCS expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 TCS?
The MOT on X42 TCS expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 TCS done?
X42 TCS was recorded at 65,694 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2022, an average of 2,032 miles a year.
Has X42 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 TCS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X42 TCS 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 X42 TCS find?
X42 TCS passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; both front suspension arms heavily corroded, and 2 more.

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