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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X61 UHJMOT history

X61 UHJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

X61 UHJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,446 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 UHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 UHJ was last recorded at 123,446 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,948 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,498 miles
Average per year
4,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,446 miles
  • 2024 – 118,948 miles
  • 2020 – 118,807 miles
  • 2019 – 115,089 miles
  • 2018 – 108,561 miles
  • 2017 – 106,593 miles
  • 2016 – 101,377 miles
  • 2015 – 94,884 miles
  • 2014 – 81,553 miles
  • 2013 – 69,009 miles
  • 2012 – 60,930 miles
  • 2011 – 53,682 miles
  • 2010 – 49,387 miles
  • 2009 – 44,317 miles
  • 2008 – 39,610 miles
  • 2006 – 27,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,446 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/F Inner rear wishbone bush perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,446 miles (+4,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    386763808588
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Inner rear wishbone bush perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    709286085924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail118,948 miles (+141)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    847873021789
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,807 miles
    Test number
    907712144166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail118,807 miles (+3,718)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,807 miles
    Test number
    981443914238
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,089 miles (+6,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    767904220283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,561 miles (+1,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,561 miles
    Test number
    881616878933
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,593 miles (+5,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    746738900754
    • AdvisoryO/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

  9. Pass101,377 miles (+6,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,377 miles
    Test number
    753452214476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,884 miles (+13,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    195436945125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    499758844118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,553 miles (+12,544)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    766998144169
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  13. Fail69,009 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,009 miles
    Test number
    246188143414
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass69,009 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,009 miles
    Test number
    806078343133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    596743362113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,930 miles (+7,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    925163662127
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass53,682 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    377833371178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,672 miles (+4,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    159291971121
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass49,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,387 miles
    Test number
    402253600253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,387 miles (+5,070)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,387 miles
    Test number
    384762300465
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass44,317 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    374656499155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,610 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    284415828244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    364260838095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,381 miles (+7,870)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    763480938086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    441221626226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X61 UHJ

Does X61 UHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 UHJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X61 UHJ?
The MOT on X61 UHJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X61 UHJ done?
X61 UHJ was recorded at 123,446 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
Has X61 UHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 UHJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X61 UHJ 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 X61 UHJ find?
X61 UHJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: n/s/f inner rear wishbone bush perishing; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; o/s/f inner rear wishbone bush perishing, and 2 more.

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