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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X743 HJVMOT history

X743 HJV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

X743 HJV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2022
Mileage
114,585 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 HJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X743 HJV was last recorded at 114,585 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 6,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,416 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,169 miles
Average per year
5,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,585 miles
  • 2021 – 108,416 miles
  • 2020 – 104,414 miles
  • 2019 – 100,438 miles
  • 2018 – 89,046 miles
  • 2015 – 85,038 miles
  • 2014 – 78,524 miles
  • 2013 – 71,455 miles
  • 2012 – 62,919 miles
  • 2011 – 54,106 miles
  • 2010 – 47,580 miles
  • 2009 – 40,965 miles
  • 2008 – 36,557 miles
  • 2007 – 31,095 miles
  • 2006 – 28,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,585 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 catalytic converter section (flexi) middle section (joint split) (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,585 miles (+6,169)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,585 miles
    Test number
    552156992307
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 catalytic converter section (flexi) middle section (joint split) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,416 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,416 miles
    Test number
    783314349288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,414 miles (+3,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    596352993443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    212917488569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,438 miles (+11,392)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    152013510934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass89,046 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    610194326246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,038 miles (+6,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    690838338538
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded and in contact with body
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s /r brake discs pitted

  8. Pass78,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    376418144479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail78,524 miles (+7,069)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    308238644493
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass71,455 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,455 miles
    Test number
    327797743438
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  11. Fail71,455 miles (+8,536)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,455 miles
    Test number
    695217043281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  12. Pass62,919 miles (+8,813)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    326996452486
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge uneven

  13. Pass54,106 miles (+6,526)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    346639651272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor worn & corroded condition
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen

  14. Pass47,580 miles (+6,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    324724440424
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,965 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,965 miles
    Test number
    980885869209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,557 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,557 miles
    Test number
    221627568256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,095 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    773720167220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,771 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    301091866275
    • NoteNear side front tyre has large cut in outer side wall but not through to cords
    • NoteNear side rear break is slightly binding

Questions about X743 HJV

Does X743 HJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 HJV expired on 4 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 HJV?
The MOT on X743 HJV expired on 4 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 HJV done?
X743 HJV was recorded at 114,585 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 5,560 miles a year.
Has X743 HJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 HJV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X743 HJV 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 X743 HJV find?
X743 HJV failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 catalytic converter section (flexi) middle section (joint split), and 11 more.

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