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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X54 NUAMOT history

X54 NUA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 28,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

X54 NUA green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
28,176 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 NUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 NUA was last recorded at 28,176 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 3,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,702 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,474 miles
Average per year
1,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,176 miles
  • 2023 – 24,702 miles
  • 2022 – 24,473 miles
  • 2021 – 24,113 miles
  • 2020 – 23,643 miles
  • 2019 – 23,233 miles
  • 2018 – 22,840 miles
  • 2017 – 22,035 miles
  • 2016 – 21,797 miles
  • 2015 – 21,214 miles
  • 2014 – 20,281 miles
  • 2013 – 19,136 miles
  • 2012 – 17,713 miles
  • 2011 – 16,299 miles
  • 2010 – 14,728 miles
  • 2009 – 12,925 miles
  • 2008 – 11,578 miles
  • 2007 – 9,914 miles
  • 2006 – 8,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    28,176 miles
    Test number
    757285172435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail28,176 miles (+3,474)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,176 miles
    Test number
    858330615508
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass24,702 miles (+2)31 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    24,702 miles
    Test number
    516592794235
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Fail24,700 miles (+227)2 major31 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,700 miles
    Test number
    957510038570
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Steel wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Pass24,473 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,473 miles
    Test number
    985231872876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads 22 years old 175/65 r13 80t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail24,471 miles (+358)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    627573727806
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads 22 years old 175/65 r13 80t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass24,113 miles (+470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,113 miles
    Test number
    467462740763
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    779424268603
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail23,643 miles (+410)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    814880261385
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass23,233 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    636409729866
    • AdvisoryAll four road wheels heavily corroded on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail23,230 miles (+390)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,230 miles
    Test number
    231144472727
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four road wheels heavily corroded on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass22,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    679021524529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail22,840 miles (+805)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    194582510933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass22,035 miles (+238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    238797271525
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass21,797 miles (+583)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    949177390700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass21,214 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,214 miles
    Test number
    937126693648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,281 miles (+1,145)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    897622734219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteE.m.l illuminated
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre castellated

  18. Pass19,136 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,136 miles
    Test number
    366900343457
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

  19. Fail19,136 miles (+1,423)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,136 miles
    Test number
    936279233260
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust u-clamp excessively corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

  20. Pass17,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,713 miles
    Test number
    555126832250
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail17,713 miles (+1,414)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,713 miles
    Test number
    676186932259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass16,299 miles (+1,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    836697431209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

  23. Pass14,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,728 miles
    Test number
    640145230292
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly distorted.

  24. Fail14,727 miles (+1,802)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,727 miles
    Test number
    764505330205
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly distorted.

  25. Pass12,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,925 miles
    Test number
    624088319298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,924 miles (+1,346)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,924 miles
    Test number
    324418919267
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass11,578 miles (+1,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,578 miles
    Test number
    193488918221
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass9,914 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    291665217276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,131 miles
    Test number
    434422426227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X54 NUA

Does X54 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 NUA expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 NUA?
The MOT on X54 NUA expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 NUA done?
X54 NUA was recorded at 28,176 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 1,113 miles a year.
Has X54 NUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 NUA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X54 NUA 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 NUA find?
X54 NUA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axel bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush, and 1 more.

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