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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X741 EKNMOT history

X741 EKN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

X741 EKN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
80,553 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 EKN
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
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 EKN was last recorded at 80,553 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,553 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,553 miles
  • 2021 – 79,482 miles
  • 2020 – 78,334 miles
  • 2019 – 76,700 miles
  • 2018 – 74,677 miles
  • 2017 – 71,762 miles
  • 2016 – 68,928 miles
  • 2015 – 66,094 miles
  • 2014 – 63,068 miles
  • 2013 – 60,316 miles
  • 2012 – 57,446 miles
  • 2011 – 54,884 miles
  • 2010 – 52,447 miles
  • 2009 – 50,058 miles
  • 2008 – 46,294 miles
  • 2007 – 42,855 miles
  • 2006 – 39,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,553 miles
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Service brake binding but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear brake slight binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    490890679046
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail80,553 miles (+1,071)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    652811728103
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass79,482 miles (+1,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    271135107542
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  4. Pass78,334 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    165188229222
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail78,333 miles (+1,633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    500718734742
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass76,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    416578788899
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail76,700 miles (+2,023)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    992530820662
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass74,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    601273118016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,677 miles (+2,915)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    914671645777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  10. Pass71,762 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    634339306636
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit trad very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail71,762 miles (+2,834)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    679828602440
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit trad very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,928 miles (+2,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    678151311126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight binding

  13. Pass66,094 miles (+3,026)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    593014447317
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads inner edges wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses light perishing
    • AdvisoryGearbox area slightly damp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens small crack
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight binding

  14. Pass63,068 miles (+2,752)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    855146214374
    • NoteBoth front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
    • NoteOffside rear light lens small crack and nearside rear light lens slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

  15. Pass60,316 miles (+2,870)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    647537713324
    • NoteBoth front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust
    • NoteFront antiroll bar and offside rear suspension coil spring surface rusting
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket small crack
    • NoteRear screen washer jet not working

  16. Pass57,446 miles (+2,562)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    655079512374
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • NoteRear screen washer jet not working
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  17. Pass54,884 miles (+2,437)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,884 miles
    Test number
    988822911323
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish and tread starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust starting to rust
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread outer edge wearing

  18. Pass52,447 miles (+2,389)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    542634820336
    • NoteExhaust starting to rust
    • NoteFront suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear quarter and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish and tread starting to wear on inner edge

  19. Pass50,058 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    320424619384
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass46,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,294 miles
    Test number
    101507618388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,294 miles (+3,439)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,294 miles
    Test number
    191207418351
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass42,855 miles (+2,876)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    430484227327
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to rust
    • NoteFront number plate small crack

  23. Pass39,979 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    973726676227
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteInner brake disc's rusty.
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit on inner edge. †
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox.

Questions about X741 EKN

Does X741 EKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 EKN expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 EKN?
The MOT on X741 EKN expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 EKN done?
X741 EKN was recorded at 80,553 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has X741 EKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 EKN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X741 EKN 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 X741 EKN find?
X741 EKN passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: eml on; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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