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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X445 AELMOT history

X445 AEL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

X445 AEL green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,579 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X445 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X445 AEL was last recorded at 117,579 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,813 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,766 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,579 miles
  • 2025 – 114,813 miles
  • 2024 – 112,512 miles
  • 2023 – 111,035 miles
  • 2022 – 107,223 miles
  • 2021 – 103,578 miles
  • 2020 – 101,250 miles
  • 2019 – 96,306 miles
  • 2018 – 89,936 miles
  • 2017 – 84,196 miles
  • 2016 – 77,398 miles
  • 2015 – 68,563 miles
  • 2014 – 61,240 miles
  • 2013 – 55,424 miles
  • 2012 – 49,573 miles
  • 2011 – 42,593 miles
  • 2010 – 33,124 miles
  • 2009 – 24,485 miles
  • 2008 – 14,034 miles
  • 2007 – 10,483 miles
  • 2006 – 9,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,579 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,579 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,579 miles
    Test number
    675755190319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,813 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,813 miles
    Test number
    734953271647
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail114,800 miles (+2,288)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,800 miles
    Test number
    174615714510
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated - Pre 2003
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass112,512 miles (+1,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,512 miles
    Test number
    710383064828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass111,035 miles (+3,812)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    682141217349
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil level on minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    841501932715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,223 miles (+3,645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    287931418580
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,578 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    607158818589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass101,250 miles (+4,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    531473734443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass96,306 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    324577036113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,936 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    196482141820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,196 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,196 miles
    Test number
    636246493221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,398 miles (+8,835)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,398 miles
    Test number
    656106167141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,563 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    488629025244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail61,240 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    306185224243
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape slighlty

  16. Pass61,240 miles (+5,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    329075424259
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape slighlty

  17. Pass55,424 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    609202243239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,527 miles (+4,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    449057703265
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass49,573 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    476673632282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,593 miles (+9,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,593 miles
    Test number
    467839621297
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  21. Pass33,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,124 miles
    Test number
    351429320421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail33,113 miles (+8,628)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    603069520278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,485 miles (+10,451)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    150213339250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,034 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,034 miles
    Test number
    272498128218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass14,034 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,034 miles
    Test number
    784428728277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,483 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,483 miles
    Test number
    451043137222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,507 miles
    Test number
    392669526239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail9,507 miles2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,507 miles
    Test number
    443259426205
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about X445 AEL

Does X445 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X445 AEL is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X445 AEL?
The MOT on X445 AEL is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X445 AEL done?
X445 AEL was recorded at 117,579 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has X445 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X445 AEL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X445 AEL 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 X445 AEL find?
X445 AEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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