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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X449 OBWMOT history

X449 OBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

X449 OBW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,627 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X449 OBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X449 OBW was last recorded at 53,627 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,529 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,627 miles
  • 2024 – 53,529 miles
  • 2023 – 53,474 miles
  • 2022 – 53,155 miles
  • 2021 – 52,628 miles
  • 2020 – 52,275 miles
  • 2019 – 51,933 miles
  • 2018 – 51,663 miles
  • 2017 – 51,342 miles
  • 2016 – 50,904 miles
  • 2015 – 49,654 miles
  • 2014 – 49,155 miles
  • 2013 – 48,411 miles
  • 2012 – 47,618 miles
  • 2011 – 47,423 miles
  • 2010 – 47,168 miles
  • 2009 – 44,877 miles
  • 2008 – 40,566 miles
  • 2007 – 37,024 miles
  • 2006 – 33,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,627 miles (+98)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    888565917919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass53,529 miles (+55)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    296534719615
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass53,474 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    135023613196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,155 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    787358695390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,136 miles (+508)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    768867672542
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass52,628 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    148026936810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,275 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,275 miles
    Test number
    107794604237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,933 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    646642538989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,663 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    573117164148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,342 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,342 miles
    Test number
    152808633459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,904 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    906054267289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,654 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    605134110263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,155 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    107918324342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,411 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    899246213305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    389853632360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail47,618 miles (+195)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    657103832386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,423 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    567892141322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,168 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    492059020311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,877 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,877 miles
    Test number
    634151439321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,566 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    831809428346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,024 miles
    Test number
    873974147347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,024 miles (+3,860)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,024 miles
    Test number
    340474947370
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  23. Pass33,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    464016046340
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

Questions about X449 OBW

Does X449 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X449 OBW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X449 OBW?
The MOT on X449 OBW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X449 OBW done?
X449 OBW was recorded at 53,627 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,080 miles a year.
Has X449 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X449 OBW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X449 OBW 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 X449 OBW find?
X449 OBW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting, and 2 more.

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