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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X72 AWAMOT history

X72 AWA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

X72 AWA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
88,979 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 AWA
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
9 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X72 AWA was last recorded at 88,979 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,952 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,979 miles
  • 2023 – 79,738 miles
  • 2022 – 75,406 miles
  • 2019 – 73,403 miles
  • 2018 – 69,747 miles
  • 2017 – 69,663 miles
  • 2015 – 67,318 miles
  • 2014 – 64,499 miles
  • 2013 – 61,903 miles
  • 2012 – 59,512 miles
  • 2011 – 56,286 miles
  • 2010 – 52,855 miles
  • 2008 – 45,674 miles
  • 2007 – 41,262 miles
  • 2006 – 36,611 miles
  • 2005 – 31,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,979 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryModified suspension

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.

  • Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,979 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,979 miles
    Test number
    305842554321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryModified suspension

  2. Fail88,952 miles (+9,214)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    429940714325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun screen on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear surface rust underside
    • AdvisoryModifed exhaust rear
    • AdvisoryModifed suspension

  3. Pass79,738 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    156366767470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,406 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    966875472936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,403 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    570630817573
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail73,402 miles (+3,655)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    617516101024
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    439876081532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,747 miles (+84)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    930325369996
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  9. Pass69,663 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    981550091408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,318 miles (+2,819)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,318 miles
    Test number
    143116802990
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  11. Pass64,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    599425064293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,499 miles (+2,596)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    275675164298
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass61,903 miles (+2,391)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    826323973296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass59,512 miles (+3,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,512 miles
    Test number
    429262072288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass56,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    128283671200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,286 miles (+3,431)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    177073371264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    993087360223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,855 miles (+7,181)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    694736360268
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,674 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    754363128344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,672 miles (+4,410)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    444292228351
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear bump-stops worn to excess.

  21. Pass41,262 miles (+4,651)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,262 miles
    Test number
    932927617345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop deteriorated

  22. Pass36,611 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    864112426372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,609 miles (+4,668)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    482991626300
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,941 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    880936005375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,888 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    404191205323
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about X72 AWA

Does X72 AWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 AWA expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 AWA?
The MOT on X72 AWA expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 AWA done?
X72 AWA was recorded at 88,979 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
Has X72 AWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 AWA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X72 AWA 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 X72 AWA find?
X72 AWA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; modified suspension.

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