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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

X444 REYMOT history

X444 REY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 85,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

X444 REY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,830 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X444 REY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X444 REY was last recorded at 85,830 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 5,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,452 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,378 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,830 miles
  • 2025 – 80,452 miles
  • 2024 – 70,422 miles
  • 2023 – 67,729 miles
  • 2022 – 67,567 miles
  • 2021 – 67,149 miles
  • 2020 – 65,027 miles
  • 2019 – 60,467 miles
  • 2018 – 55,890 miles
  • 2017 – 50,854 miles
  • 2016 – 42,700 miles
  • 2015 – 33,769 miles
  • 2014 – 30,196 miles
  • 2013 – 25,773 miles
  • 2012 – 23,191 miles
  • 2011 – 21,056 miles
  • 2010 – 18,695 miles
  • 2009 – 16,951 miles
  • 2008 – 14,008 miles
  • 2007 – 10,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,830 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side hazy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,830 miles (+5,378)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    492378158292
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,452 miles (+10,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    678234040253
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass70,422 miles (+2,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    651083949139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    684498545986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower LOWER BODY HAS GENERAL SURFACE RUST
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,729 miles (+162)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    492907575675
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower LOWER BODY HAS GENERAL SURFACE RUST
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    502053154348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,567 miles (+418)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    134032354393
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass67,149 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    149590421698
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  9. Fail67,149 miles (+2,122)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    428564458949
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  10. Pass65,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    285811317927
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Fail65,027 miles (+4,560)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    249639563034
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass60,467 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    323422487766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOOR BEAB PATTERN
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake not fully returning
    • AdvisoryOsf strut cover loose

  13. Fail60,467 miles (+4,577)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    731489207490
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOOR BEAB PATTERN
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake not fully returning
    • AdvisoryOsf strut cover loose

  14. Pass55,890 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    354537814189
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass50,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    171062079731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail50,854 miles (+8,154)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    377762814791
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,700 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    546998571219
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe blow (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,700 miles (+8,931)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    624518328162
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe blow (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    258192065404
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail33,769 miles (+3,573)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    856932465167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSigns of brake fluid staining around offside rear brake calliper

  21. Pass30,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    906031464122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail30,196 miles (+4,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    339428754193
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass25,773 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,773 miles
    Test number
    409520813217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,760 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,760 miles
    Test number
    317919063191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,275 miles
    Test number
    857513443028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,275 miles (+2,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,275 miles
    Test number
    236043043041
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  27. Pass23,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,191 miles
    Test number
    416535142081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,191 miles (+2,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,191 miles
    Test number
    796714642020
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass21,056 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    146348341055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,695 miles (+1,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,695 miles
    Test number
    381950840015
    • NoteOsf tyre worn

  31. Pass16,951 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,951 miles
    Test number
    332687759082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass14,008 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,008 miles
    Test number
    470102238070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass10,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    771325747027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X444 REY

Does X444 REY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X444 REY is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X444 REY?
The MOT on X444 REY is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X444 REY done?
X444 REY was recorded at 85,830 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has X444 REY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X444 REY has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X444 REY 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 X444 REY find?
X444 REY passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side hazy; oil leak, but not excessive.

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