Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
X742 SCSMOT history
X742 SCS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 119,885 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X742 SCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X742 SCS was last recorded at 119,885 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 119,885 miles · 10 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 119,885 miles
- 2021 – 116,537 miles
- 2020 – 111,976 miles
- 2019 – 104,014 miles
- 2016 – 103,329 miles
- 2015 – 98,148 miles
- 2014 – 90,156 miles
- 2013 – 77,153 miles
- 2012 – 70,664 miles
- 2011 – 64,284 miles
- 2010 – 58,235 miles
- 2009 – 52,563 miles
- 2008 – 44,734 miles
- 2007 – 39,167 miles
- 2006 – 33,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,885 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,885 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,885 miles
- Test number
- 200043446122
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,885 miles (+3,348)6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,885 miles
- Test number
- 162851212992
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,537 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 116,537 miles
- Test number
- 601519758954
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail116,537 miles (+4,561)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,537 miles
- Test number
- 389256745999
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges o/s drive shaft (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp defective (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass111,976 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 111,976 miles
- Test number
- 906976928783
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail111,966 miles (+7,952)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,966 miles
- Test number
- 511080132681
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured at battery (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass104,014 miles (+685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 104,014 miles
- Test number
- 151254534435
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,329 miles (+5,181)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,329 miles
- Test number
- 634139208064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass98,148 miles (+7,992)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 98,148 miles
- Test number
- 139813025419
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass90,156 miles (+13,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 90,156 miles
- Test number
- 519402054080
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,153 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,153 miles
- Test number
- 109633753405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,894 miles (+6,230)6 dangerous7 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,894 miles
- Test number
- 479132643016
- DangerousNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousFront suspension rock solid
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Pass70,664 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,664 miles
- Test number
- 156901552046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,630 miles (+6,346)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,630 miles
- Test number
- 459539332049
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,284 miles
- Test number
- 246902251078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,284 miles (+6,049)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,284 miles
- Test number
- 507622751078
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside a nd nearside front tyres nearing legal limit
Pass58,235 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 58,235 miles
- Test number
- 863293150090
- NoteNearside mirror missing
Fail58,235 miles (+5,672)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,235 miles
- Test number
- 812673850024
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteNearside mirror missing
Pass52,563 miles (+7,829)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 52,563 miles
- Test number
- 481621889195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,734 miles
- Test number
- 391222688157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,734 miles (+5,567)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,734 miles
- Test number
- 661232988182
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass39,167 miles (+5,824)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,167 miles
- Test number
- 291956077172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,343 miles
- Test number
- 381850586167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X742 SCS
- Does X742 SCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X742 SCS expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X742 SCS?
- The MOT on X742 SCS expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X742 SCS done?
- X742 SCS was recorded at 119,885 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
- Has X742 SCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X742 SCS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on X742 SCS 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 X742 SCS find?
- X742 SCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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