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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X446 JCWMOT history

X446 JCW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

X446 JCW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
129,471 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X446 JCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X446 JCW was last recorded at 129,471 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2017: 112,618 miles, lower than 117,512 miles on 3 Mar 2017.

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
129,470 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,471 miles
  • 2020 – 126,862 miles
  • 2019 – 123,896 miles
  • 2017 – 112,618 miles
  • 2015 – 113,943 miles
  • 2014 – 105,934 miles
  • 2013 – 96,787 miles
  • 2012 – 90,441 miles
  • 2011 – 79,700 miles
  • 2010 – 77,919 miles
  • 2009 – 75,667 miles
  • 2007 – 66,977 miles
  • 2006 – 56,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,471 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms heavily coated in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll underside heavily undersealed/ coatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,471 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,471 miles
    Test number
    535588029843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside heavily undersealed/ coated

  2. Fail129,470 miles (+2,608)2 dangerous2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,470 miles
    Test number
    564644002755
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside heavily undersealed/ coated

  3. Pass126,862 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    637066736343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,896 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,896 miles
    Test number
    191481033253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,872 miles (+11,254)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,872 miles
    Test number
    729971961908
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,618 miles (-4,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,618 miles
    Test number
    561459882329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail117,512 miles (+3,569)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    717331479714
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass113,943 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,943 miles
    Test number
    536302844009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,930 miles (+7,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    715821837459
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  10. Pass105,934 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    155722184287
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split.

  11. Fail105,932 miles (+9,145)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    308720484453
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split.

  12. Pass96,787 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    367310373254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,784 miles (+6,343)3 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    459649863264
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken and hitting the underside of vehicle

  14. Pass90,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    597144882208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,441 miles (+10,741)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    656694782276
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass79,700 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    626253091224
    • NoteSlight judder on both rear and offside front brakes
    • NoteSlight play on offside strut top

  17. Fail79,684 miles (+1,765)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    209704481245
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight judder on both rear and offside front brakes
    • NoteSlight play on offside strut top

  18. Pass77,919 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    672884760035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,667 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    372682069025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,977 miles (+10,525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    644473447272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    532892446243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X446 JCW

Does X446 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X446 JCW expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X446 JCW?
The MOT on X446 JCW expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X446 JCW done?
X446 JCW was recorded at 129,471 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has X446 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X446 JCW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X446 JCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X446 JCW find?
X446 JCW passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 15 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 12 more.

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