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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X449 CDGMOT history

X449 CDG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

X449 CDG white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,399 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X449 CDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X449 CDG was last recorded at 97,399 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 8,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2007: 23,353 miles, lower than 30,357 miles on 23 Aug 2006.
  • 2 Oct 2024: 86,773 miles, lower than 86,946 miles on 16 Sept 2024.

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
88,520 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,879 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,399 miles
  • 2025 – 88,520 miles
  • 2024 – 86,773 miles
  • 2023 – 83,370 miles
  • 2022 – 80,495 miles
  • 2021 – 77,342 miles
  • 2020 – 75,738 miles
  • 2019 – 68,366 miles
  • 2018 – 62,439 miles
  • 2017 – 57,414 miles
  • 2016 – 55,056 miles
  • 2015 – 49,405 miles
  • 2014 – 39,956 miles
  • 2013 – 38,220 miles
  • 2012 – 36,222 miles
  • 2011 – 34,392 miles
  • 2010 – 31,868 miles
  • 2009 – 28,944 miles
  • 2008 – 26,004 miles
  • 2007 – 23,353 miles
  • 2006 – 30,357 miles
  • 2005 – 17,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,399 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,399 miles (+8,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    371424246227
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel

  2. Pass88,520 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    135635598221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail88,515 miles (+20)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,515 miles
    Test number
    378376129949
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,495 miles (+1,722)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    924674677130
    • DangerousValve stem seriously misaligned All misaligned behind trims (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,773 miles (-173)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    611773434583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,946 miles (+3,576)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,946 miles
    Test number
    714586580499
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass83,370 miles (+2,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    175053087860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded

  8. Pass80,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    165714027540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail80,495 miles (+3,153)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    731081341442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass77,342 miles (+1,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,342 miles
    Test number
    210964337841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass75,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    400398461306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,738 miles (+7,372)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    863210931263
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,366 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    582999262215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail68,365 miles (+5,926)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    490622944451
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass62,439 miles (+5,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    186421158239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  16. Pass57,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    819972605649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,414 miles (+2,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    168800311325
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass55,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    171341470640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,055 miles (+5,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,055 miles
    Test number
    519876650535
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  20. Pass49,405 miles (+9,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,405 miles
    Test number
    669004383270
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  21. Pass39,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    269960534288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,956 miles (+1,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    217550234205
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass38,220 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,220 miles
    Test number
    219459933249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,222 miles (+1,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,222 miles
    Test number
    695973942231
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass34,392 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    935532241262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,868 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,868 miles
    Test number
    300288630422
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass31,868 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,868 miles
    Test number
    563228430276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,944 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    393876849221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,004 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    954625548220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,353 miles (-7,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,353 miles
    Test number
    382822347247
    • NoteADVISE;-corrosion to inner braking surfaces of front brake discs

  31. Pass30,357 miles (+12,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    741555336207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass17,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,866 miles
    Test number
    753235845260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X449 CDG

Does X449 CDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X449 CDG is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X449 CDG?
The MOT on X449 CDG is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X449 CDG done?
X449 CDG was recorded at 97,399 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has X449 CDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X449 CDG has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X449 CDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X449 CDG find?
X449 CDG passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wing; handbrake has long travel.

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