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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

X443 ANVMOT history

X443 ANV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2020 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

X443 ANV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2020
Mileage
168,281 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 ANV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2020
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X443 ANV was last recorded at 168,281 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 13,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2013: 75,559 miles, lower than 78,320 miles on 17 Jan 2012.

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
154,379 miles · 7 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
13,902 miles
Average per year
6,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,281 miles
  • 2019 – 154,379 miles
  • 2018 – 137,313 miles
  • 2017 – 117,221 miles
  • 2016 – 101,880 miles
  • 2015 – 85,950 miles
  • 2014 – 80,903 miles
  • 2013 – 75,559 miles
  • 2012 – 78,320 miles
  • 2011 – 76,882 miles
  • 2010 – 75,026 miles
  • 2009 – 72,490 miles
  • 2008 – 69,236 miles
  • 2006 – 65,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,281 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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.

  • All four shocks weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,281 miles (+13,902)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,281 miles
    Test number
    424982234341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,379 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,379 miles
    Test number
    895898013041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,364 miles (+17,051)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,364 miles
    Test number
    926360695714
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,313 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,313 miles
    Test number
    421176397053
    • AdvisoryAll four shocks weak

  5. Fail137,176 miles (+19,955)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    934465901364
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reasr bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four shocks weak

  6. Pass117,221 miles (+15,341)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,221 miles
    Test number
    981268169239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,880 miles (+161)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    632829415208
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail101,719 miles (+15,769)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    825248902660
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass85,950 miles (+249)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    675283835041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail85,701 miles (+4,798)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,701 miles
    Test number
    456721125074
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass80,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    976801034000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,903 miles (+5,344)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    129000034474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass75,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    559279023015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,559 miles (-2,761)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    176685623035
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail78,320 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    787317612079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass78,320 miles (+1,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    859997112096
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail76,882 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    116531121034
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Pass76,882 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    189321121471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass75,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    431486120083
    • 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)

  20. Fail75,026 miles (+2,536)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    893806920049
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. Pass72,490 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    441978729052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,236 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    160929828029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    444118016454
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass65,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    902918916328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X443 ANV

Does X443 ANV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X443 ANV expired on 6 Mar 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X443 ANV?
The MOT on X443 ANV expired on 6 Mar 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X443 ANV done?
X443 ANV was recorded at 168,281 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 6,807 miles a year.
Has X443 ANV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 ANV has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X443 ANV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X443 ANV find?
X443 ANV failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords damaged; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 8 more.

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