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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X457 EMJMOT history

X457 EMJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 42,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

X457 EMJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,771 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 EMJ
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
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 EMJ was last recorded at 42,771 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,991 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,780 miles
Average per year
1,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,771 miles
  • 2025 – 40,991 miles
  • 2024 – 40,293 miles
  • 2023 – 39,198 miles
  • 2022 – 38,090 miles
  • 2021 – 37,309 miles
  • 2020 – 36,741 miles
  • 2019 – 35,968 miles
  • 2018 – 34,678 miles
  • 2017 – 32,985 miles
  • 2016 – 31,442 miles
  • 2015 – 29,528 miles
  • 2014 – 28,072 miles
  • 2013 – 26,521 miles
  • 2012 – 24,821 miles
  • 2011 – 23,340 miles
  • 2010 – 21,768 miles
  • 2009 – 20,265 miles
  • 2008 – 18,650 miles
  • 2007 – 16,627 miles
  • 2006 – 14,563 miles
  • 2005 – 11,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,771 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower wings corroded ,os+ns
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,771 miles (+1,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,771 miles
    Test number
    609803034900
    • AdvisoryFront Lower wings corroded ,os+ns
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,991 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    335621548223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,293 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    992882456641
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings bottoms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail40,293 miles (+1,095)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    900811325863
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings bottoms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass39,198 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    238419066449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass38,090 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    311071113321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass37,309 miles (+568)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,309 miles
    Test number
    769071624826
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass36,741 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    877482225586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,968 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    369809933604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge

  10. Pass34,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,678 miles
    Test number
    670010010498
    • AdvisoryExhaust detiorated

  11. Fail34,678 miles (+1,693)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,678 miles
    Test number
    970427448447
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust detiorated

  12. Pass32,985 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    307728147823
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass31,442 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    351504822787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,528 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    577604182307
    • 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)

  15. Pass28,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    818664944217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,072 miles (+1,551)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    328644344246
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Fail26,521 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    246262643294
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass26,521 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    695232443293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,821 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    649613542275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,340 miles
    Test number
    576493441289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,340 miles (+1,572)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,340 miles
    Test number
    995963341252
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass21,768 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    193355730200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,265 miles
    Test number
    514076849226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,265 miles (+1,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,265 miles
    Test number
    480686949202
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass18,650 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,650 miles
    Test number
    952099838216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,627 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,627 miles
    Test number
    173720447236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,563 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,563 miles
    Test number
    281794846223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    11,930 miles
    Test number
    412462645275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about X457 EMJ

Does X457 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 EMJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X457 EMJ?
The MOT on X457 EMJ is valid until 14 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 EMJ done?
X457 EMJ was recorded at 42,771 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,467 miles a year.
Has X457 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 EMJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X457 EMJ 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 EMJ find?
X457 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower wings corroded ,os+ns; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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