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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X768 EKMMOT history

X768 EKM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

X768 EKM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
187,944 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 EKM was last recorded at 187,944 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,938 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,944 miles
  • 2021 – 182,894 miles
  • 2020 – 176,904 miles
  • 2019 – 165,129 miles
  • 2018 – 156,844 miles
  • 2017 – 147,337 miles
  • 2016 – 137,256 miles
  • 2015 – 128,156 miles
  • 2014 – 123,447 miles
  • 2013 – 111,943 miles
  • 2012 – 97,610 miles
  • 2011 – 87,530 miles
  • 2010 – 76,884 miles
  • 2009 – 67,811 miles
  • 2008 – 58,998 miles
  • 2007 – 52,956 miles
  • 2006 – 43,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,944 miles
  • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and thinRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Slight weep on the offside rear shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,944 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,944 miles
    Test number
    715256743550
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is damaged

  2. Fail187,938 miles (+5,044)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,938 miles
    Test number
    790889939178
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is damaged

  3. Pass182,894 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,894 miles
    Test number
    307757950988
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is damaged
    • AdvisorySlight weep on the offside rear shock absorber

  4. Fail182,888 miles (+5,984)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,888 miles
    Test number
    647215258059
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is damaged
    • AdvisorySlight weep on the offside rear shock absorber

  5. Pass176,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,904 miles
    Test number
    426490980077
    • AdvisoryWeep on the offside rear shock absorber

  6. Fail176,897 miles (+11,768)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,897 miles
    Test number
    672862019308
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWeep on the offside rear shock absorber

  7. Pass165,129 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,129 miles
    Test number
    392228237581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail165,126 miles (+8,282)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,126 miles
    Test number
    322362937139
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass156,844 miles (+9,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    156,844 miles
    Test number
    343911479157
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryNail in the offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge
    • AdvisorySlight weep on the nearside front shock absorber

  10. Pass147,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,337 miles
    Test number
    900664237344
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

  11. Fail147,337 miles (+10,081)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,337 miles
    Test number
    167729334677
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

  12. Pass137,256 miles (+9,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,256 miles
    Test number
    277854711790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,156 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,156 miles
    Test number
    128997835422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,447 miles (+11,504)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    929134904128
    • NoteEngine oil leaks apparent
    • NoteExhaust corroded and thin in places
    • NoteNearside front headlight lens becoming crazed
    • NoteNearside rear tyre becoming perished and slightly out of shape on the inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very thin on the inside edge and out of shape

  15. Pass111,943 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,943 miles
    Test number
    255646903495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDrivers seat stiff to move
    • NoteNearside front headlamp is slightly crazed
    • NoteOffside tyre worn thin on the inside edge

  16. Fail111,943 miles (+14,333)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,943 miles
    Test number
    429216403159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDrivers seat stiff to move
    • NoteNearside front headlamp is slightly crazed
    • NoteOffside tyre worn thin on the inside edge

  17. Fail97,610 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    597588102173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge
    • NoteSlight engine oil leaks

  18. Pass97,610 miles (+10,080)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    698398602104
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge
    • NoteSlight engine oil leaks

  19. Pass87,530 miles (+10,646)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    877474801114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  20. Pass76,884 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    211525700142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  21. Fail76,884 miles (+9,073)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    294735600424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  22. Pass67,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    783934209144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,811 miles (+8,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    960194309193
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass58,998 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,998 miles
    Test number
    164327908127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    872660217197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,956 miles (+9,300)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    423000517112
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass43,656 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    492909806195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    863361356096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X768 EKM

Does X768 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X768 EKM expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X768 EKM?
The MOT on X768 EKM expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X768 EKM done?
X768 EKM was recorded at 187,944 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 9,058 miles a year.
Has X768 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 EKM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X768 EKM 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 X768 EKM find?
X768 EKM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: center and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and thin; engine oil leaks apparent; front brake discs are corroded, and 1 more.

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