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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X454 BVVMOT history

X454 BVV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

X454 BVV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,540 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 BVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 BVV was last recorded at 77,540 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2022: 73,301 miles, lower than 73,441 miles on 18 Nov 2021.

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
76,287 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,253 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,540 miles
  • 2024 – 76,287 miles
  • 2023 – 75,817 miles
  • 2022 – 73,301 miles
  • 2021 – 73,441 miles
  • 2020 – 65,777 miles
  • 2019 – 62,672 miles
  • 2018 – 54,756 miles
  • 2017 – 46,990 miles
  • 2015 – 40,270 miles
  • 2014 – 34,181 miles
  • 2013 – 31,285 miles
  • 2012 – 29,040 miles
  • 2011 – 26,485 miles
  • 2010 – 24,454 miles
  • 2009 – 22,074 miles
  • 2008 – 19,793 miles
  • 2007 – 17,588 miles
  • 2006 – 15,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,540 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint of rear section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,540 miles (+1,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    943644433204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint of rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,287 miles (+470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    942778725054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and has a slight cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,817 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    200374226945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    691645724361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,301 miles (-140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    100336327894
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass73,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    219518146234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,441 miles (+7,664)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    205143849057
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,777 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,777 miles
    Test number
    125340570344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail65,754 miles (+51)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    268935799912
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail65,703 miles (+3,031)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,703 miles
    Test number
    380300650683
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,672 miles (+7,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,672 miles
    Test number
    740962054418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,756 miles (+7,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    168239158119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,990 miles (+6,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    736317766840
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass40,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    283252284723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail40,270 miles (+6,089)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    602069822504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail34,181 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    365108604364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass34,181 miles (+2,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    755938804368
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass31,285 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,285 miles
    Test number
    766888803314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,040 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    119092382209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,485 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    206104581292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,454 miles
    Test number
    203075180295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,454 miles (+2,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,454 miles
    Test number
    644435080282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,074 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,074 miles
    Test number
    874354779275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,793 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    452036178284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,588 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,588 miles
    Test number
    743569467261
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass15,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,795 miles
    Test number
    820375986219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 BVV

Does X454 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X454 BVV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X454 BVV?
The MOT on X454 BVV is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X454 BVV done?
X454 BVV was recorded at 77,540 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has X454 BVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 BVV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X454 BVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X454 BVV find?
X454 BVV passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint of rear section; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil.

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