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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X751 BAMMOT history

X751 BAM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

X751 BAM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,489 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X751 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X751 BAM was last recorded at 68,489 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,483 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,489 miles
  • 2025 – 62,216 miles
  • 2024 – 56,132 miles
  • 2023 – 52,355 miles
  • 2022 – 50,609 miles
  • 2021 – 49,649 miles
  • 2020 – 46,272 miles
  • 2019 – 44,516 miles
  • 2018 – 42,605 miles
  • 2017 – 41,981 miles
  • 2016 – 41,701 miles
  • 2015 – 41,160 miles
  • 2014 – 40,549 miles
  • 2013 – 38,820 miles
  • 2012 – 37,286 miles
  • 2011 – 34,986 miles
  • 2010 – 33,602 miles
  • 2009 – 31,121 miles
  • 2008 – 26,941 miles
  • 2007 – 23,535 miles
  • 2006 – 21,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge of tread pattern

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • BOTH FRONT TYRES WEREING ON INNER EDGES

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,489 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    258848955631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail68,483 miles (+6,267)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    311634990732
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective No wiring present (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass62,216 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    504200144657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,132 miles (+3,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    834497490424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass52,355 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    631785748841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge of tread pattern
  6. Fail52,354 miles (+1,745)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    282464008031
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve joining centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge of tread pattern
  7. Pass50,609 miles (+960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,609 miles
    Test number
    254605535809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass49,649 miles (+3,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    829275786703
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamping sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge of tread pattern
  9. Pass46,272 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    684087751181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,516 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,516 miles
    Test number
    316043979057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass42,605 miles (+624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    682787795702
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEREING ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryFRONT ANTIE ROLL BAR RUBBERS PERRISHED
  12. Pass41,981 miles (+280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    483868535288
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEREING ON INNER EDGES
  13. Pass41,701 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    120864107041
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEREING ON INNER EDGES
  14. Pass41,160 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    494449686693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,549 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    917172134223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,820 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    696220923269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,286 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,286 miles
    Test number
    375771322434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,986 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    768024521272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,602 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    804914940270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,121 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,121 miles
    Test number
    961884349260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,941 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,941 miles
    Test number
    482675828280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,535 miles (+1,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,535 miles
    Test number
    472343237272
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f wereing on inner edges
  23. Pass21,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,857 miles
    Test number
    741937536289
    • NoteO/s/ and n/s/f tyres wereing on inner edges

Questions about X751 BAM

Does X751 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X751 BAM is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X751 BAM?
The MOT on X751 BAM is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X751 BAM done?
X751 BAM was recorded at 68,489 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has X751 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X751 BAM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X751 BAM 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 X751 BAM find?
X751 BAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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