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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X451 XFXMOT history

X451 XFX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

X451 XFX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,921 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 XFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 XFX was last recorded at 72,921 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,069 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,921 miles
  • 2024 – 72,069 miles
  • 2023 – 68,376 miles
  • 2022 – 65,003 miles
  • 2021 – 64,820 miles
  • 2019 – 63,739 miles
  • 2018 – 63,732 miles
  • 2017 – 62,742 miles
  • 2016 – 61,488 miles
  • 2015 – 59,295 miles
  • 2014 – 54,789 miles
  • 2013 – 52,392 miles
  • 2012 – 50,161 miles
  • 2011 – 46,966 miles
  • 2010 – 42,892 miles
  • 2009 – 39,750 miles
  • 2008 – 36,341 miles
  • 2006 – 26,269 miles
  • 2005 – 21,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,921 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated
  • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,921 miles (+852)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    599248755011
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,069 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    838194626614
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,069 miles (+3,693)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    683563692505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,376 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    753971340407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail68,376 miles (+3,373)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    684551360473
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass65,003 miles (+183)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    559714606803
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,820 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    563554006178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,739 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    891380557990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    313237371651
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.

  10. Fail63,732 miles (+990)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    818556522039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.

  11. Pass62,742 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    755293750768
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail62,742 miles (+1,254)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    152504096589
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass61,488 miles (+2,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,488 miles
    Test number
    401487760863
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass59,295 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    315806223325
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass54,789 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    228757564200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,392 miles5 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    667498603306
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

  17. Pass52,392 miles (+2,231)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    775018603373
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

  18. Pass50,161 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    466502512355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Fail50,161 miles (+3,195)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    609732012365
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  20. Pass46,966 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    196460721387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail46,965 miles (+4,073)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,965 miles
    Test number
    427750621428
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Fail42,892 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    120462320383
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass42,892 miles (+3,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    462462820338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,750 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    811313529337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,341 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    382586138323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,772 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,772 miles
    Test number
    132120748123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,269 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,269 miles
    Test number
    150663516355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,811 miles
    Test number
    870944415361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X451 XFX

Does X451 XFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X451 XFX is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X451 XFX?
The MOT on X451 XFX is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X451 XFX done?
X451 XFX was recorded at 72,921 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has X451 XFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 XFX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X451 XFX 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 X451 XFX find?
X451 XFX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front, and 10 more.

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