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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X742 XCLMOT history

X742 XCL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

X742 XCL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
155,207 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 XCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 XCL was last recorded at 155,207 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,860 miles · 18 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
6,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,207 miles
  • 2023 – 152,860 miles
  • 2022 – 150,093 miles
  • 2021 – 147,589 miles
  • 2020 – 143,505 miles
  • 2019 – 138,416 miles
  • 2018 – 131,461 miles
  • 2017 – 124,103 miles
  • 2016 – 117,562 miles
  • 2015 – 110,353 miles
  • 2014 – 103,477 miles
  • 2013 – 100,119 miles
  • 2012 – 94,358 miles
  • 2011 – 82,288 miles
  • 2010 – 63,968 miles
  • 2009 – 60,556 miles
  • 2008 – 53,676 miles
  • 2007 – 46,547 miles
  • 2006 – 32,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,207 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,207 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,207 miles
    Test number
    645693177783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,860 miles (+2,767)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,860 miles
    Test number
    211334583587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,093 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,093 miles
    Test number
    349317994991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,589 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,589 miles
    Test number
    149088381453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,505 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,505 miles
    Test number
    235263490798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,416 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,416 miles
    Test number
    297695639103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,461 miles (+7,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,461 miles
    Test number
    931941850444
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass124,103 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    845229303864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,562 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,562 miles
    Test number
    899173472655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,353 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,353 miles
    Test number
    749060285072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,477 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    416227274087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,119 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    449354473014
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken

  13. Fail100,060 miles (+5,702)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    115573363446
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken

  14. Pass94,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    195340082448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,358 miles (+12,070)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    468496072024
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,288 miles (+18,320)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    135765171086
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are stepped
    • NoteNearside front wiper is split
    • NoteVehicle has a accident repair to offside rear quarter

  17. Pass63,968 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    143012780411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,556 miles (+6,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    804490649189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass53,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    170211728148
    • NoteO/s/f fog light cracked

  20. Fail53,676 miles (+7,129)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    552511828111
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f fog light cracked
    • NotePuncture n/s/r tyre (nail in tread)

  21. Pass46,547 miles (+13,780)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,547 miles
    Test number
    760725847141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,767 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    261142336466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail32,767 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    472172536166
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X742 XCL

Does X742 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X742 XCL expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X742 XCL?
The MOT on X742 XCL expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X742 XCL done?
X742 XCL was recorded at 155,207 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
Has X742 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 XCL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on X742 XCL 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 XCL find?
X742 XCL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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