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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X54 BUJMOT history

X54 BUJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

X54 BUJ green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
119,744 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 BUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 BUJ was last recorded at 119,744 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 5,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,047 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,697 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,744 miles
  • 2022 – 114,047 miles
  • 2021 – 107,542 miles
  • 2020 – 104,184 miles
  • 2019 – 100,182 miles
  • 2018 – 96,371 miles
  • 2017 – 92,328 miles
  • 2016 – 88,007 miles
  • 2015 – 83,842 miles
  • 2014 – 78,652 miles
  • 2013 – 73,006 miles
  • 2012 – 67,174 miles
  • 2011 – 60,724 miles
  • 2010 – 57,732 miles
  • 2009 – 55,267 miles
  • 2008 – 53,101 miles
  • 2007 – 51,112 miles
  • 2006 – 47,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,744 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,744 miles (+5,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,744 miles
    Test number
    577452010872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    875295084356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail114,047 miles (+6,505)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    883265398110
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass107,542 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    962389051939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass104,184 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    865960600459
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail104,181 miles (+3,999)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    353404151383
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass100,182 miles (+3,811)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    314314520616
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,371 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    942600834840
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass92,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    428806842891
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail92,326 miles (+4,319)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    507041097142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass88,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    197599569419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,004 miles (+4,162)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,004 miles
    Test number
    502991784876
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass83,842 miles (+5,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    586800225048
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail78,652 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    676532624052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass78,652 miles (+5,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    706832324087
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass73,006 miles (+5,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    189402023070
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail67,174 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    248984722057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass67,174 miles (+6,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    807834622031
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass60,724 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    167655721042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,732 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    430678110095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,267 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    831896919071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,101 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    281188228080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,112 miles (+3,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    973722627067
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge on 2.5mm

  24. Pass47,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,190 miles
    Test number
    353154126046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X54 BUJ

Does X54 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 BUJ expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 BUJ?
The MOT on X54 BUJ expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 BUJ done?
X54 BUJ was recorded at 119,744 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has X54 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 BUJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X54 BUJ 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 X54 BUJ find?
X54 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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