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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X743 MKOMOT history

X743 MKO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

X743 MKO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,648 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 MKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 MKO was last recorded at 87,648 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,595 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
1,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,648 miles
  • 2024 – 84,059 miles
  • 2023 – 77,777 miles
  • 2022 – 77,551 miles
  • 2021 – 77,305 miles
  • 2020 – 76,922 miles
  • 2019 – 76,315 miles
  • 2018 – 75,503 miles
  • 2017 – 74,557 miles
  • 2016 – 73,349 miles
  • 2015 – 71,699 miles
  • 2014 – 69,589 miles
  • 2013 – 68,188 miles
  • 2012 – 66,345 miles
  • 2011 – 64,340 miles
  • 2010 – 62,326 miles
  • 2009 – 61,071 miles
  • 2008 – 58,743 miles
  • 2007 – 54,445 miles
  • 2006 – 50,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,648 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,648 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    206658797950
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,595 miles (+3,536)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    999558444212
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,059 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,059 miles
    Test number
    397272641658
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail84,048 miles (+6,271)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    781405227765
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass77,777 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,777 miles
    Test number
    824032493122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,551 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    753533242802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,305 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,305 miles
    Test number
    899227994984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,922 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    887735276047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    551412059400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,315 miles (+812)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    279379725355
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass75,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    509812060667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,503 miles (+946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    842106205792
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass74,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    718024143695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,557 miles (+1,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    593821142838
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass73,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    576812695438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,349 miles (+1,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    461633349667
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass71,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    537839991026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,699 miles (+2,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    106848289628
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail69,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    148474894256
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass69,589 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    309154094405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,188 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    367632783432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,345 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    107364482292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass66,345 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    837274482241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,340 miles (+2,014)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,340 miles
    Test number
    846888481296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s head lamp in poor codition

  25. Pass62,326 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,326 miles
    Test number
    643492880253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,071 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,071 miles
    Test number
    254161309313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,743 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    910692388288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,445 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    610058507194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    283155506122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 MKO

Does X743 MKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 MKO expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 MKO?
The MOT on X743 MKO expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 MKO done?
X743 MKO was recorded at 87,648 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,896 miles a year.
Has X743 MKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 MKO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X743 MKO 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 MKO find?
X743 MKO passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive.

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