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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X72 HLAMOT history

X72 HLA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

X72 HLA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
182,850 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X72 HLA was last recorded at 182,850 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 7,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,674 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,176 miles
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,850 miles
  • 2021 – 175,674 miles
  • 2020 – 168,694 miles
  • 2019 – 166,754 miles
  • 2018 – 163,550 miles
  • 2017 – 160,425 miles
  • 2016 – 157,154 miles
  • 2015 – 152,889 miles
  • 2014 – 148,721 miles
  • 2013 – 145,800 miles
  • 2012 – 142,376 miles
  • 2011 – 137,902 miles
  • 2010 – 125,043 miles
  • 2009 – 106,501 miles
  • 2008 – 91,817 miles
  • 2007 – 79,341 miles
  • 2006 – 71,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,850 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,850 miles (+7,176)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,850 miles
    Test number
    911158159743
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,674 miles
    Test number
    345104165799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail175,674 miles (+6,980)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,674 miles
    Test number
    579029577696
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass168,694 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,694 miles
    Test number
    173732018103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail168,693 miles (+1,939)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,693 miles
    Test number
    994988863505
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass166,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,754 miles
    Test number
    837181824143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,754 miles (+3,204)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,754 miles
    Test number
    249595150273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,550 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,550 miles
    Test number
    685050606325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,425 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,425 miles
    Test number
    522247968708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,154 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,154 miles
    Test number
    611692150333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,889 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,889 miles
    Test number
    336929205414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail152,882 miles (+4,161)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,882 miles
    Test number
    506818805245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass148,721 miles (+2,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    148,721 miles
    Test number
    256333504256
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass145,800 miles (+3,424)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,800 miles
    Test number
    778469423288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  15. Pass142,376 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,376 miles
    Test number
    317196302237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    378311121494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,902 miles (+12,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    597721921238
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  18. Pass125,043 miles (+18,542)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,043 miles
    Test number
    190662320281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteNsf and osf anti roll bar bushes starting to split
    • NoteNsf outer cv gaiter leaking grease

  19. Pass106,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    764042819278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,501 miles (+14,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    882362419265
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  21. Pass91,817 miles (+12,476)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,817 miles
    Test number
    512227218264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,341 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    283776127230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    781233236258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about X72 HLA

Does X72 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 HLA expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 HLA?
The MOT on X72 HLA expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 HLA done?
X72 HLA was recorded at 182,850 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has X72 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 HLA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X72 HLA 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 HLA find?
X72 HLA failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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