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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X766 EMOMOT history

X766 EMO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

X766 EMO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
90,148 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X766 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X766 EMO was last recorded at 90,148 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,148 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,148 miles
  • 2022 – 79,395 miles
  • 2021 – 72,034 miles
  • 2020 – 71,121 miles
  • 2019 – 68,319 miles
  • 2018 – 65,329 miles
  • 2017 – 62,408 miles
  • 2016 – 59,632 miles
  • 2015 – 56,840 miles
  • 2014 – 53,552 miles
  • 2013 – 50,637 miles
  • 2012 – 47,293 miles
  • 2011 – 43,800 miles
  • 2010 – 40,648 miles
  • 2009 – 37,617 miles
  • 2008 – 34,319 miles
  • 2007 – 31,409 miles
  • 2006 – 27,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTravel on handbrakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    214400352098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  2. Fail90,148 miles (+10,753)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    356113775923
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  3. Pass79,395 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    710684841898
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel nearing limit
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass72,034 miles (+913)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    312114611961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRefit under tray

  5. Pass71,121 miles (+2,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,121 miles
    Test number
    836658669245
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass68,319 miles (+2,990)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    998656293012
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass65,329 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    125931591927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,285 miles (+2,877)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    431936744487
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCuts in nearside front tyre and bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCuts in nearside rear tyre

  9. Pass62,408 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    807785667141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,632 miles (+2,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    768541805561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

  11. Pass56,840 miles (+3,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    168805815493
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to corrod

  12. Pass53,552 miles (+2,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    658533814092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass50,637 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    477594513016
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail47,293 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    129689912429
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,293 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    199199912046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,800 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    656937811002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,648 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,648 miles
    Test number
    112520020478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,617 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,617 miles
    Test number
    311831929070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,319 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    594604218094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,409 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,409 miles
    Test number
    152062227441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,413 miles
    Test number
    674726716080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X766 EMO

Does X766 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X766 EMO expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X766 EMO?
The MOT on X766 EMO expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X766 EMO done?
X766 EMO was recorded at 90,148 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has X766 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X766 EMO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X766 EMO 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 X766 EMO find?
X766 EMO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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