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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 997 cc

X437 NKRMOT history

X437 NKR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 272,395 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

X437 NKR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
272,395 km
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,647 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 NKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 NKR was last recorded at 272,395 km on 31 Mar 2023, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,393 km · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
5,647 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 272,395 km
  • 2022 – 270,552 km
  • 2021 – 268,702 km
  • 2019 – 265,087 km
  • 2018 – 263,001 km
  • 2017 – 261,148 km
  • 2016 – 259,295 km
  • 2015 – 256,836 km
  • 2014 – 249,061 km
  • 2013 – 229,683 km
  • 2011 – 208,555 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,395 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEml onRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,395 km (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    272,395 km
    Test number
    832631475900
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Fail272,393 km (+1,841)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,393 km
    Test number
    750722321061
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Pass270,552 km (+9)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    270,552 km
    Test number
    235069496453
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail270,543 km (+1,841)2 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,543 km
    Test number
    759420358678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass268,702 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    268,702 km
    Test number
    335259117732
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail268,702 km1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,702 km
    Test number
    311035948925
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass265,145 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    265,145 miles
    Test number
    231713942547
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail265,141 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,141 miles
    Test number
    893158640101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail265,087 km (+2,086)8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,087 km
    Test number
    798444286116
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. beam image kicks to offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. beam image kicks to offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass263,001 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    263,001 km
    Test number
    599415553732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail263,001 km (+1,853)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,001 km
    Test number
    501039419189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass261,148 km
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    261,148 km
    Test number
    763198162566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail261,146 km (+1,851)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,146 km
    Test number
    300439054754
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass259,295 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    259,295 km
    Test number
    118669492503
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust rear silencer condition deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in anti roll bar mounts
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

  15. Fail259,295 km (+2,459)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,295 km
    Test number
    596912401656
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust rear silencer condition deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in anti roll bar mounts
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass256,836 km (+7,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    256,836 km
    Test number
    137451795451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass249,061 km (+19,378)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    249,061 km
    Test number
    927902044065
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteAdvise all tyres starting to wear low
    • NoteAdvise engine eml illumiated
    • NoteAdvise oil leak present on engine

  18. Pass229,683 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    229,683 km
    Test number
    276499703036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise engine eml illuminated
    • NoteAdvise exhaust silencer casing condition deteriorating

  19. Fail229,683 km (+21,128)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,683 km
    Test number
    456369803080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise engine eml illuminated
    • NoteAdvise exhaust silencer casing condition deteriorating

  20. Pass208,555 km4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    208,555 km
    Test number
    237594941329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteN/s/f shock misty

Questions about X437 NKR

Does X437 NKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X437 NKR expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X437 NKR?
The MOT on X437 NKR expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X437 NKR done?
X437 NKR was recorded at 272,395 km at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 5,647 km a year.
Has X437 NKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 NKR has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X437 NKR 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 X437 NKR find?
X437 NKR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; eml on.

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