Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc
X452 ABUMOT history
X452 ABU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 86,522 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X452 ABU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 20 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X452 ABU was last recorded at 86,522 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 85,822 miles · 15 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 700 miles
- Average per year
- 3,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 86,522 miles
- 2021 – 85,822 miles
- 2020 – 84,185 miles
- 2019 – 82,178 miles
- 2018 – 78,934 miles
- 2017 – 73,600 miles
- 2015 – 70,795 miles
- 2014 – 59,739 miles
- 2013 – 56,712 miles
- 2012 – 54,041 miles
- 2011 – 50,513 miles
- 2010 – 46,772 miles
- 2009 – 42,995 miles
- 2008 – 38,817 miles
- 2007 – 33,486 miles
- 2006 – 27,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
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.
155/70/13/75t budget
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake discs corrodeing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Very strong advisory that both front tyres are worn to limit on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 122461957195
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
FailMileage not read2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 575272625416
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 722361397129
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,522 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 86,522 miles
- Test number
- 739766347965
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail86,522 miles (+700)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,522 miles
- Test number
- 797824063062
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,822 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 85,822 miles
- Test number
- 480926156944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,185 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 84,185 miles
- Test number
- 920791481689
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,178 miles
- Test number
- 356889022113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,178 miles (+3,244)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,178 miles
- Test number
- 306253222128
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass78,934 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,934 miles
- Test number
- 763197504554
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail78,934 miles (+5,334)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,934 miles
- Test number
- 712013439152
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass73,600 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,600 miles
- Test number
- 957596810129
- Advisory155/70/13/75t budget
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corrodeing
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryVery strong advisory that both front tyres are worn to limit on inner edges
Fail73,600 miles (+2,805)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,600 miles
- Test number
- 817097902834
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Advisory155/70/13/75t budget
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryAdvise tracking
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corrodeing
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryVery strong advisory that both front tyres are worn to limit on inner edges
Pass70,795 miles (+11,056)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 429530802708
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
Pass59,739 miles (+3,027)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 59,739 miles
- Test number
- 456696784276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,712 miles (+2,671)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 56,712 miles
- Test number
- 986917893277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,041 miles (+3,528)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,041 miles
- Test number
- 969962512304
- NoteSigns of oil leak from gearbox area
Pass50,513 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 50,513 miles
- Test number
- 278351011350
- AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail50,513 miles (+3,741)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,513 miles
- Test number
- 628481911365
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass46,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 46,772 miles
- Test number
- 483133810456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,772 miles (+3,777)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,772 miles
- Test number
- 184503210301
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteWiper switch damage
Pass42,995 miles (+4,178)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,995 miles
- Test number
- 250318109379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,817 miles (+5,331)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,817 miles
- Test number
- 682648308339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,486 miles (+6,311)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 33,486 miles
- Test number
- 450372117457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 27,175 miles
- Test number
- 481934116348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,175 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,175 miles
- Test number
- 490014016454
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X452 ABU
- Does X452 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X452 ABU expired on 14 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X452 ABU?
- The MOT on X452 ABU expired on 14 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X452 ABU done?
- X452 ABU was recorded at 86,522 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
- Has X452 ABU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X452 ABU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on X452 ABU 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 X452 ABU find?
- X452 ABU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section, and 2 more.
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