
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
X457 CTUMOT history
X457 CTU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 66,496 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X457 CTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X457 CTU was last recorded at 66,496 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,820 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,676 miles
- Average per year
- 2,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,496 miles
- 2025 – 61,820 miles
- 2024 – 50,620 miles
- 2023 – 45,826 miles
- 2022 – 45,307 miles
- 2021 – 44,646 miles
- 2020 – 44,230 miles
- 2019 – 43,731 miles
- 2018 – 42,545 miles
- 2017 – 41,931 miles
- 2016 – 41,146 miles
- 2015 – 40,389 miles
- 2014 – 39,789 miles
- 2013 – 39,077 miles
- 2012 – 38,115 miles
- 2011 – 37,284 miles
- 2010 – 34,940 miles
- 2009 – 33,010 miles
- 2008 – 30,525 miles
- 2007 – 27,656 miles
- 2006 – 19,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,496 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 66,496 miles
- Test number
- 600372710976
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail66,496 miles (+4,676)6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,496 miles
- Test number
- 123454171873
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass61,820 miles (+11,200)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 61,820 miles
- Test number
- 446160077045
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,620 miles (+268)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 50,620 miles
- Test number
- 256827646781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail50,352 miles (+4,526)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,352 miles
- Test number
- 404243212525
- 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))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass45,826 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 45,826 miles
- Test number
- 461569844720
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail45,826 miles (+519)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,826 miles
- Test number
- 558211762614
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,307 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 45,307 miles
- Test number
- 882754744326
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail45,307 miles (+661)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,307 miles
- Test number
- 754412049187
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,646 miles (+416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 44,646 miles
- Test number
- 455794940395
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,230 miles (+499)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 44,230 miles
- Test number
- 788776993004
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin peeling(Not leaking).
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.
Pass43,731 miles (+1,186)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,731 miles
- Test number
- 692436226091
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to steering and suspension components.
Pass42,545 miles (+614)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 42,545 miles
- Test number
- 141490226209
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass41,931 miles (+785)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 41,931 miles
- Test number
- 248407891751
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly opaque
Pass41,146 miles (+757)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,146 miles
- Test number
- 505464911179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass40,389 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,389 miles
- Test number
- 566565865093
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail40,389 miles (+600)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,389 miles
- Test number
- 987883065097
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass39,789 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,789 miles
- Test number
- 317019864001
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail39,789 miles (+712)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,789 miles
- Test number
- 337459664058
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass39,077 miles (+3)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,077 miles
- Test number
- 116193373079
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front and both rear tyres are cracking through the tread
- NoteExhaust has come away from mountain but is still supported
Fail39,074 miles (+959)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,074 miles
- Test number
- 275032173028
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front and both rear tyres are cracking through the tread
- NoteExhaust has come away from mountain but is still supported
Pass38,115 miles (+831)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,115 miles
- Test number
- 577909852011
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking
- NoteFront exhaust mount not connected to exhaust but still supports the system
Pass37,284 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,284 miles
- Test number
- 148153261474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass34,940 miles (+1,930)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,940 miles
- Test number
- 860262360049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteDrivers wiper blade has a small split on the end.
Pass33,010 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,010 miles
- Test number
- 660726359048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,525 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,525 miles
- Test number
- 282423168097
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass30,525 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,525 miles
- Test number
- 684303168052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,656 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,656 miles
- Test number
- 371489867458
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass27,656 miles (+8,149)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,656 miles
- Test number
- 413449367216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 19,507 miles
- Test number
- 593153506344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X457 CTU
- Does X457 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 CTU is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X457 CTU?
- The MOT on X457 CTU is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X457 CTU done?
- X457 CTU was recorded at 66,496 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
- Has X457 CTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X457 CTU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X457 CTU 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 X457 CTU find?
- X457 CTU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 9 more.
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