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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X48 LVCMOT history

X48 LVC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

X48 LVC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2021
Mileage
38,207 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 LVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

X48 LVC was last recorded at 38,207 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,193 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 38,207 miles
  • 2020 – 38,193 miles
  • 2018 – 37,049 miles
  • 2017 – 35,805 miles
  • 2016 – 34,984 miles
  • 2015 – 33,753 miles
  • 2014 – 32,986 miles
  • 2013 – 32,291 miles
  • 2012 – 31,275 miles
  • 2011 – 29,466 miles
  • 2010 – 27,906 miles
  • 2009 – 27,042 miles
  • 2008 – 24,486 miles
  • 2007 – 22,904 miles
  • 2006 – 20,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail38,207 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEml light on

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail38,207 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    468277973845
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  2. Pass38,193 miles (+1,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    410109046106
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres split in tread

  3. Pass37,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,049 miles
    Test number
    304889707486
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail37,048 miles (+1,243)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    778515174816
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,805 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    307324846968
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail35,805 miles (+821)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    819921656005
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass34,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    137943450312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,984 miles (+1,231)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    591387453115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  9. Pass33,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,753 miles
    Test number
    704012774132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,753 miles (+767)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,753 miles
    Test number
    580044065413
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)

  11. Pass32,986 miles (+29)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,986 miles
    Test number
    229838764210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded.
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

  12. Fail32,957 miles (+666)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    256314354281
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded.
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.
    • NoteHeadlight levelling unit on rear axle appears to be siezed.

  13. Pass32,291 miles (+1,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    255174153221
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,275 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    276876852256
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass29,466 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    686964361227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,906 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    182591570277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,042 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,042 miles
    Test number
    121262579236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    364833488412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail24,486 miles (+1,582)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    944427278207
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass22,904 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,904 miles
    Test number
    670487677264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass20,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,236 miles
    Test number
    690369076240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,236 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,236 miles
    Test number
    674299476251
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about X48 LVC

Does X48 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X48 LVC expired on 20 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X48 LVC?
The MOT on X48 LVC expired on 20 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X48 LVC done?
X48 LVC was recorded at 38,207 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 1,192 miles a year.
Has X48 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 LVC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X48 LVC 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 X48 LVC find?
X48 LVC failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed, and 1 more.

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