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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X761 OBWMOT history

X761 OBW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

X761 OBW green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2023
Mileage
151,760 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 OBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 OBW was last recorded at 151,760 miles on 26 May 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2016: 138,015 miles, lower than 138,081 miles on 9 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,755 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,760 miles
  • 2021 – 150,189 miles
  • 2020 – 149,344 miles
  • 2019 – 148,342 miles
  • 2018 – 146,306 miles
  • 2017 – 140,563 miles
  • 2016 – 138,616 miles
  • 2015 – 138,081 miles
  • 2014 – 136,024 miles
  • 2013 – 130,741 miles
  • 2012 – 119,019 miles
  • 2011 – 104,657 miles
  • 2010 – 93,810 miles
  • 2009 – 91,305 miles
  • 2007 – 80,409 miles
  • 2006 – 68,271 miles
  • 2005 – 54,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,760 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,760 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,760 miles
    Test number
    384883196190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,755 miles (+1,566)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,755 miles
    Test number
    115956476943
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,189 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,189 miles
    Test number
    977169586606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,344 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,344 miles
    Test number
    286503464064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,343 miles (+1,001)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,343 miles
    Test number
    681404962941
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass148,342 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,342 miles
    Test number
    912218676543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail148,331 miles (+2,025)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,331 miles
    Test number
    789610456204
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass146,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,306 miles
    Test number
    883956364266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail146,306 miles (+5,743)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,306 miles
    Test number
    523395265697
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass140,563 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    582350847572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail140,533 miles (+1,917)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,533 miles
    Test number
    654224317877
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass138,616 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,616 miles
    Test number
    482151176843
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s beam aim poor

  13. Fail138,015 miles (-66)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,015 miles
    Test number
    878401221096
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryN/s beam aim poor

  14. Pass138,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,081 miles
    Test number
    268230465444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail138,081 miles (+2,057)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,081 miles
    Test number
    417195955110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass136,024 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    719992094017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightley worn on outer edge

  17. Fail136,010 miles (+5,269)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,010 miles
    Test number
    188620394481
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightley worn on outer edge

  18. Pass130,741 miles (+11,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    647378923045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass119,019 miles (+416)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,019 miles
    Test number
    578981852050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSign of gearbox oil leaking from drive shaft area

  20. Fail118,603 miles (+13,946)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,603 miles
    Test number
    588341242012
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSign of gearbox oil leaking from drive shaft area

  21. Fail104,657 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    668750241070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass104,657 miles (+10,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    696620841057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass93,810 miles (+2,505)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    900898720025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass91,305 miles (+10,896)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    621634349019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass80,409 miles (+12,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    693068637394
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass68,271 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    261285446390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail68,135 miles (+13,138)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    622620946355
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass54,997 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    654509435311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,843 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,843 miles
    Test number
    262545835352
    • FailureBrake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X761 OBW

Does X761 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X761 OBW expired on 2 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X761 OBW?
The MOT on X761 OBW expired on 2 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X761 OBW done?
X761 OBW was recorded at 151,760 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 5,880 miles a year.
Has X761 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 OBW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X761 OBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X761 OBW find?
X761 OBW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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