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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X442 RGGMOT history

X442 RGG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

X442 RGG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
109,773 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X442 RGG
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
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X442 RGG was last recorded at 109,773 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 1,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,074 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,699 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,773 miles
  • 2021 – 108,074 miles
  • 2020 – 107,718 miles
  • 2019 – 106,739 miles
  • 2018 – 104,838 miles
  • 2017 – 103,799 miles
  • 2016 – 102,266 miles
  • 2015 – 101,138 miles
  • 2014 – 98,123 miles
  • 2012 – 96,861 miles
  • 2011 – 87,833 miles
  • 2010 – 79,030 miles
  • 2009 – 69,085 miles
  • 2008 – 56,423 miles
  • 2007 – 47,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,773 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front McPhersons strut top mount seizing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,773 miles (+1,699)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,773 miles
    Test number
    267565957213
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass108,074 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,074 miles
    Test number
    781447821341
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail108,074 miles (+356)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,074 miles
    Test number
    784369409598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,718 miles (+979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    910851809829
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass106,739 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    839744477614
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front McPhersons strut top mount seizing

  6. Fail106,728 miles (+1,890)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,728 miles
    Test number
    307340548958
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front McPhersons strut top mount seizing

  7. Pass104,838 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,838 miles
    Test number
    180705802544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail104,820 miles (+1,021)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    892255332173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust u/s (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass103,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    275734553449
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak minor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail103,799 miles (+1,533)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    293118259541
    • DangerousStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak minor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass102,266 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    568542060688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,264 miles (+1,126)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,264 miles
    Test number
    277372667162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass101,138 miles (+7)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    947471345026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  14. Fail101,131 miles (+3,008)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    119267835082
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass98,123 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    456247014025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre perished

  16. Fail98,121 miles (+1,260)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,121 miles
    Test number
    195186614461
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre perished

  17. Pass96,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    946067282035
    • NoteEngine mgt/air bag light is on

  18. Fail96,861 miles (+9,028)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    567597582097
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine mgt/air bag light is on

  19. Pass87,833 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    805567261062
    • 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)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW 175-65-R13

  20. Fail87,813 miles (+8,783)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    566506361084
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW 175-65-R13

  21. Pass79,030 miles (+41)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    242081480005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front mirror casing damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on its inner and outer shoulder

  22. Fail78,989 miles (+9,904)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    421788970026
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front mirror casing damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on its inner and outer shoulder

  23. Pass69,085 miles (+12,662)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    874300779085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,423 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,423 miles
    Test number
    153415578089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    504188077077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X442 RGG

Does X442 RGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X442 RGG expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X442 RGG?
The MOT on X442 RGG expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X442 RGG done?
X442 RGG was recorded at 109,773 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has X442 RGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X442 RGG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X442 RGG 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 X442 RGG find?
X442 RGG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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