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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X436 NGFMOT history

X436 NGF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2020 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

X436 NGF green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2020
Mileage
69,870 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X436 NGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X436 NGF was last recorded at 69,870 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2018: 62,862 miles, lower than 96,449 miles on 17 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,853 miles · 22 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,017 miles
Average per year
2,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,870 miles
  • 2019 – 68,853 miles
  • 2018 – 62,862 miles
  • 2017 – 96,449 miles
  • 2016 – 51,694 miles
  • 2014 – 45,890 miles
  • 2013 – 44,952 miles
  • 2012 – 44,106 miles
  • 2011 – 42,934 miles
  • 2010 – 37,364 miles
  • 2009 – 36,011 miles
  • 2008 – 33,851 miles
  • 2007 – 31,537 miles
  • 2006 – 29,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,870 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail69,870 miles (+1,017)2 dangerous15 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,870 miles
    Test number
    159459190629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,853 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    336110172893
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met nearside very low

  3. Fail68,853 miles (+5,991)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    591436552549
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met nearside very low

  4. Pass62,862 miles (-33,587)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    134162531530
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light has slight perished,may improving if polishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge and leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper end rubber split
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low level,may require to attention

  5. Pass96,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    279054520105
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deteriorated

  6. Fail96,449 miles (+44,755)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    810670182627
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deteriorated

  7. Pass51,694 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    696373753250
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint corroded and slight leak of gases.
    • AdvisoryGear oil leak.
    • AdvisoryLower engine/gearbox mount rubber bush perished and allowing slight movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail51,694 miles (+5,804)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    835320575510
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint corroded and slight leak of gases.
    • AdvisoryGear oil leak.
    • AdvisoryLower engine/gearbox mount rubber bush perished and allowing slight movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass45,890 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    725708624384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass44,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    536491233303
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on pressure

  11. Fail44,952 miles (+846)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    228059223306
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on pressure

  12. Pass44,106 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    489631932447
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  13. Fail44,072 miles (+1,138)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    228938922371
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass42,934 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    689217431311
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate

  15. Fail42,934 miles (+217)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    557806831393
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass42,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    506668041219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,717 miles (+5,353)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    319188441430
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass37,364 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    652877640256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,011 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    422083229206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,851 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,851 miles
    Test number
    312793348491
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail31,537 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    393052547471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass31,537 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    470082247286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    832367036260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X436 NGF

Does X436 NGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X436 NGF expired on 22 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X436 NGF?
The MOT on X436 NGF expired on 22 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X436 NGF done?
X436 NGF was recorded at 69,870 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
Has X436 NGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X436 NGF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X436 NGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X436 NGF find?
X436 NGF failed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier, and 25 more.

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