Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc
X747 HJVMOT history
X747 HJV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 69,161 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X747 HJV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X747 HJV was last recorded at 69,161 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 8,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 60,453 miles · 7 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,708 miles
- Average per year
- 2,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 69,161 miles
- 2021 – 60,453 miles
- 2020 – 55,565 miles
- 2019 – 49,394 miles
- 2018 – 47,557 miles
- 2017 – 47,243 miles
- 2016 – 46,813 miles
- 2015 – 46,233 miles
- 2014 – 45,508 miles
- 2013 – 44,751 miles
- 2012 – 43,831 miles
- 2011 – 42,732 miles
- 2010 – 40,888 miles
- 2009 – 39,056 miles
- 2008 – 36,882 miles
- 2007 – 34,666 miles
- 2006 – 32,325 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter oozing grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat fore aft adjuster requires maximum effort to lock in place
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres different aspect ratio to rear
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
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.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,161 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,161 miles
- Test number
- 201266076554
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter oozing grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat fore aft adjuster requires maximum effort to lock in place
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres different aspect ratio to rear
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Fail69,161 miles (+8,708)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,161 miles
- Test number
- 699405749788
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter oozing grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat fore aft adjuster requires maximum effort to lock in place
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres different aspect ratio to rear
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass60,453 miles (+4,888)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 60,453 miles
- Test number
- 636765875568
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass55,565 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 55,565 miles
- Test number
- 181759415348
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail55,564 miles (+6,170)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,564 miles
- Test number
- 495017310532
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation fluid leak signs (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass49,394 miles (+1,837)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 49,394 miles
- Test number
- 772539547595
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,557 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 47,557 miles
- Test number
- 924425821627
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall badly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, outer sidewall deteriorating
Fail47,557 miles (+314)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,557 miles
- Test number
- 334263523544
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall badly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, outer sidewall deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass47,243 miles (+430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,243 miles
- Test number
- 126567181623
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,813 miles (+580)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,813 miles
- Test number
- 999732583157
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre in poor condition
- AdvisoryOff side headlamp lens poor
Pass46,233 miles (+725)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,233 miles
- Test number
- 207808865185
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
Pass45,508 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,508 miles
- Test number
- 576827464111
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/S/F tyre cracking
Fail45,508 miles (+757)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,508 miles
- Test number
- 625527564150
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/S/F tyre cracking
Pass44,751 miles (+920)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,751 miles
- Test number
- 368162773175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,831 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 43,831 miles
- Test number
- 836842172137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,732 miles (+1,844)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 42,732 miles
- Test number
- 218462971419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,888 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,888 miles
- Test number
- 384512770106
- NoteO/s/r tyre slightly cracked
Fail40,886 miles (+1,830)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,886 miles
- Test number
- 274032470180
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre slightly cracked
Pass39,056 miles (+2,174)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,056 miles
- Test number
- 233893579418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,882 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,882 miles
- Test number
- 690073368123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,877 miles (+2,211)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,877 miles
- Test number
- 892031268186
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass34,666 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 34,666 miles
- Test number
- 783015157155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,608 miles (+2,283)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,608 miles
- Test number
- 263675147151
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass32,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 32,325 miles
- Test number
- 224628066457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,325 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,325 miles
- Test number
- 353957766120
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about X747 HJV
- Does X747 HJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X747 HJV expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X747 HJV?
- The MOT on X747 HJV expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X747 HJV done?
- X747 HJV was recorded at 69,161 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 2,302 miles a year.
- Has X747 HJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X747 HJV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on X747 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 X747 HJV find?
- X747 HJV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside outer cv gaiter oozing grease, and 5 more.
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