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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X47 TCSMOT history

X47 TCS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

X47 TCS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
72,430 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X47 TCS was last recorded at 72,430 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 4,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,944 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,486 miles
Average per year
2,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,430 miles
  • 2023 – 67,944 miles
  • 2022 – 66,516 miles
  • 2021 – 66,154 miles
  • 2020 – 65,084 miles
  • 2019 – 63,557 miles
  • 2018 – 61,758 miles
  • 2017 – 59,972 miles
  • 2016 – 56,405 miles
  • 2015 – 51,836 miles
  • 2014 – 43,098 miles
  • 2013 – 39,810 miles
  • 2012 – 37,112 miles
  • 2011 – 34,557 miles
  • 2010 – 31,393 miles
  • 2009 – 28,242 miles
  • 2008 – 25,071 miles
  • 2007 – 22,211 miles
  • 2006 – 19,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,430 miles
  • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Axle fractured Rear axle corroded and holed at NSR (5.1.1 (a))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to leaks on system (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from front pipe and cat sections of exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS and OS front hoses flexi part perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS front lower arm, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out RBT due to binding rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding NS and OS rear brakes bound - wheel bearings NOT checked (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,430 miles (+4,486)2 dangerous9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    430732628719
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured Rear axle corroded and holed at NSR (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to leaks on system (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from front pipe and cat sections of exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS and OS front hoses flexi part perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS front lower arm, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out RBT due to binding rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding NS and OS rear brakes bound - wheel bearings NOT checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,944 miles (+1,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    725906955349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass66,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    668550802796
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,516 miles (+362)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    183878340145
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    884447126648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,154 miles (+1,070)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    576712999559
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,084 miles (+1,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    401274972587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,557 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    847619141595
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail63,557 miles (+1,799)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    795391609241
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald strong adv (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged rear tyres slight undulation in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,758 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    986957630223
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass59,972 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    661127162633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,971 miles (+3,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    110282947527
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass56,405 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    349417731605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail56,403 miles (+4,567)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,403 miles
    Test number
    165672551673
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right not adjusting (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail51,836 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    135799625410
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass51,836 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    349599225037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,098 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,098 miles
    Test number
    937377104025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,094 miles (+3,284)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,094 miles
    Test number
    276373304098
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteLeak from sump area

  19. Pass39,810 miles (+2,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    657453403014
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded

  20. Pass37,112 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,112 miles
    Test number
    226304602018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    155330811078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,557 miles (+3,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    236480411003
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,393 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,393 miles
    Test number
    122874100443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,242 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,242 miles
    Test number
    113685919012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,071 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    641961018053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass22,211 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,211 miles
    Test number
    882137117057
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass19,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,328 miles
    Test number
    762378916001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 TCS

Does X47 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X47 TCS expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X47 TCS?
The MOT on X47 TCS expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X47 TCS done?
X47 TCS was recorded at 72,430 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 2,921 miles a year.
Has X47 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 TCS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X47 TCS 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 X47 TCS find?
X47 TCS failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit; rear axle fractured rear axle corroded and holed at nsr; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 12 more.

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