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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X747 EGJMOT history

X747 EGJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

X747 EGJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
101,206 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X747 EGJ
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
9 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X747 EGJ was last recorded at 101,206 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,228 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,206 miles
  • 2022 – 100,228 miles
  • 2021 – 99,028 miles
  • 2020 – 97,988 miles
  • 2019 – 96,801 miles
  • 2018 – 95,827 miles
  • 2017 – 94,997 miles
  • 2016 – 93,730 miles
  • 2015 – 92,214 miles
  • 2014 – 91,746 miles
  • 2013 – 88,882 miles
  • 2012 – 85,327 miles
  • 2011 – 80,501 miles
  • 2009 – 71,569 miles
  • 2008 – 63,534 miles
  • 2007 – 55,618 miles
  • 2006 – 45,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rustRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2017

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 headlamp in poor condition

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Number plates in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,206 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,206 miles
    Test number
    488833554132
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust

  2. Fail101,206 miles (+978)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,206 miles
    Test number
    940018088895
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust

  3. Pass100,228 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,228 miles
    Test number
    786432658777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and 1.6mm edges
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  4. Fail100,228 miles (+1,200)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,228 miles
    Test number
    895511637407
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and 1.6mm edges
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  5. Pass99,028 miles (+1,040)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    764180926137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  6. Pass97,988 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    674720457336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  7. Fail97,988 miles (+1,187)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    464854217058
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  8. Pass96,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    831478848388
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  9. Fail96,801 miles (+974)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    826919667994
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  10. Pass95,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    767938742373
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  11. Fail95,827 miles (+830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    132288398143
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  12. Pass94,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    496707463686
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryNumber plates in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  13. Fail94,997 miles (+1,267)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    420995812185
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rust
    • AdvisoryNumber plates in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  14. Pass93,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    559163738696
    • AdvisoryNumber plates in poor condition

  15. Fail93,730 miles (+1,516)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    938119291681
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNumber plates in poor condition

  16. Pass92,214 miles (+468)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    198163115474
    • NoteAll brake discs rust and scored
    • NoteOffside headlamp in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust rust

  17. Pass91,746 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,746 miles
    Test number
    388177904063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust rust
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm inner edge

  18. Fail91,744 miles (+2,862)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    965157904015
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust rust
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm inner edge

  19. Pass88,882 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    898529923090
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs scored
    • NoteFront suspension bushes perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rust

  20. Fail88,880 miles (+3,553)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    718549623065
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs scored
    • NoteFront suspension bushes perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rust

  21. Pass85,327 miles (+4,826)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    346932912085
    • NoteFront discs scored
    • NoteRear box rust
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm and perished

  22. Pass80,501 miles (+8,932)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,501 miles
    Test number
    807642231061
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs scored
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm and perished

  23. Pass71,569 miles (+8,035)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    383206209302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm and perished

  24. Pass63,534 miles (+7,916)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,534 miles
    Test number
    513725798254
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteRear tyres limit inner edge

  25. Pass55,618 miles (+9,722)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    233749087285
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteNearside wiper starting to split

  26. Pass45,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    921006696276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X747 EGJ

Does X747 EGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X747 EGJ expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X747 EGJ?
The MOT on X747 EGJ expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X747 EGJ done?
X747 EGJ was recorded at 101,206 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has X747 EGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X747 EGJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X747 EGJ 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 X747 EGJ find?
X747 EGJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 1.6mm edges, and 4 more.

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