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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X768 GDLMOT history

X768 GDL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

X768 GDL green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2024
Mileage
133,978 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 GDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 GDL was last recorded at 133,978 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 3,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,449 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,529 miles
Average per year
4,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,978 miles
  • 2022 – 130,449 miles
  • 2021 – 126,844 miles
  • 2020 – 123,709 miles
  • 2019 – 119,970 miles
  • 2018 – 115,996 miles
  • 2017 – 111,977 miles
  • 2016 – 107,676 miles
  • 2015 – 102,971 miles
  • 2014 – 98,415 miles
  • 2013 – 93,082 miles
  • 2012 – 88,341 miles
  • 2011 – 82,275 miles
  • 2010 – 77,390 miles
  • 2009 – 72,069 miles
  • 2008 – 65,713 miles
  • 2007 – 59,150 miles
  • 2006 – 52,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    924412663472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail133,978 miles (+3,529)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    771733681126
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass130,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,449 miles
    Test number
    138453693255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,449 miles (+3,605)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,449 miles
    Test number
    409437409206
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,844 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    819438766505
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,843 miles (+3,134)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,843 miles
    Test number
    704900834685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,709 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    271276431698
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail123,707 miles (+3,737)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,707 miles
    Test number
    298975437336
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass119,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    611273533102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,970 miles (+3,974)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    215637757982
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded at both sides of rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass115,996 miles (+4,019)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,996 miles
    Test number
    527920126026
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  12. Pass111,977 miles (+4,301)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    508109824685
    • AdvisoryE.P.C light staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Pass107,676 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    178296541733
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear flexible hoses slight corrosion to ferrules
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s track rod end dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition

  14. Fail107,674 miles (+4,703)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    568482604717
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear flexible hoses slight corrosion to ferrules
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s track rod end dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition

  15. Pass102,971 miles (+4,556)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    117194925229
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteRear silencer slight corrosion

  16. Pass98,415 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    546102834263
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteE.P.C light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit (replacement advised)
    • NotePoor headlight beam pattern

  17. Fail98,414 miles (+5,332)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,414 miles
    Test number
    856801334273
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteE.P.C light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit (replacement advised)
    • NotePoor headlight beam pattern

  18. Pass93,082 miles (+4,741)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    346595703228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to wear inner edge

  19. Pass88,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,341 miles
    Test number
    369344412493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,341 miles (+6,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,341 miles
    Test number
    686584012288
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass82,275 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    225875581188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,390 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,390 miles
    Test number
    321741280192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass72,069 miles (+6,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    253163989459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass65,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    833638468137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,713 miles (+6,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    714458468108
    • FailureCentre Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

  26. Pass59,150 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    872023387110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,118 miles
    Test number
    290325286162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X768 GDL

Does X768 GDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X768 GDL expired on 19 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X768 GDL?
The MOT on X768 GDL expired on 19 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X768 GDL done?
X768 GDL was recorded at 133,978 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 4,787 miles a year.
Has X768 GDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 GDL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X768 GDL 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 GDL find?
X768 GDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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