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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X741 UYCMOT history

X741 UYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

X741 UYC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
96,045 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 UYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 UYC was last recorded at 96,045 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,044 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,045 miles
  • 2022 – 83,862 miles
  • 2020 – 71,663 miles
  • 2019 – 59,766 miles
  • 2018 – 57,922 miles
  • 2017 – 53,463 miles
  • 2016 – 45,033 miles
  • 2015 – 38,770 miles
  • 2014 – 38,455 miles
  • 2013 – 36,585 miles
  • 2012 – 34,600 miles
  • 2011 – 31,585 miles
  • 2010 – 29,320 miles
  • 2009 – 26,887 miles
  • 2008 – 25,433 miles
  • 2007 – 22,073 miles
  • 2006 – 17,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,045 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    724179926775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,044 miles (+12,182)3 dangerous12 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    618767784008
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp main beam switch does not stay on without being held

  3. Pass83,862 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    825570511695
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel

  4. Fail83,858 miles (+12,195)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    508493843365
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working tail lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel

  5. Pass71,663 miles (+11,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    298317087681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass59,766 miles (+1,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    548521596591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to rear exhaust

  7. Pass57,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    443897080991
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail57,922 miles (+4,459)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    753165096156
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass53,463 miles (+8,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    478693951015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass45,033 miles (+6,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    261880060568
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass38,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    154194833970
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFaulty battery

  12. Fail38,770 miles (+315)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    613286308830
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFaulty battery

  13. Pass38,455 miles (+1,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,455 miles
    Test number
    395125824227
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side front seat belt needs help to retract

  14. Fail36,585 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    579951433224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass36,585 miles (+1,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    657701433253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass34,600 miles (+3,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    116554532271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass31,585 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,585 miles
    Test number
    337054331298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,320 miles (+2,433)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,320 miles
    Test number
    780305930263
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres going out of shape but would not consider excessive

  19. Pass26,887 miles (+1,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,887 miles
    Test number
    941118219291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass25,433 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,433 miles
    Test number
    681331338226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass22,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    260498017283
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail22,073 miles (+5,033)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    983678517239
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,040 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,040 miles
    Test number
    743051946205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perrish on inner and outer shoulders

Questions about X741 UYC

Does X741 UYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 UYC expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 UYC?
The MOT on X741 UYC expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 UYC done?
X741 UYC was recorded at 96,045 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has X741 UYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 UYC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X741 UYC 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 UYC find?
X741 UYC passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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