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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X771 ELFMOT history

X771 ELF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

X771 ELF red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
101,582 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X771 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X771 ELF was last recorded at 101,582 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 13,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,473 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
13,109 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,582 miles
  • 2022 – 88,473 miles
  • 2019 – 88,375 miles
  • 2017 – 88,280 miles
  • 2016 – 87,126 miles
  • 2013 – 82,803 miles
  • 2012 – 77,304 miles
  • 2011 – 72,244 miles
  • 2010 – 65,504 miles
  • 2009 – 57,088 miles
  • 2008 – 50,274 miles
  • 2007 – 40,687 miles
  • 2006 – 32,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,582 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking
  • AdvisoryMan light on

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both headlamp lens going misty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust front/flexi pipe mount has come adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,582 miles (+13,109)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    463589111442
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryMan light on

  2. Pass88,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    765509743185
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  3. Fail88,473 miles (+98)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    324062013043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  4. Pass88,375 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    499377824647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,280 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    460110406473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,272 miles (+1,146)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    940180665979
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNear side steering rack gather twisted

  7. Pass87,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,126 miles
    Test number
    809977922991
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens going misty
    • AdvisoryExhaust front/flexi pipe mount has come adrift

  8. Fail87,126 miles (+4,323)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,126 miles
    Test number
    364833333590
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens going misty
    • AdvisoryExhaust front/flexi pipe mount has come adrift

  9. Pass82,803 miles (+5,499)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    999446363191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlamps becoming misty but not effecting the beam pattern
    • NoteDamage to nearside front of vehicle
    • NoteOffside rear wheel beginning to bind on rotation
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust front flexi joint

  10. Pass77,304 miles (+5,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    799508772194
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass72,244 miles (+6,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    927208361105
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc badly worn

  12. Pass65,504 miles (+8,416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    290867960469
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc pitted

  13. Pass57,088 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    234636769411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,274 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,274 miles
    Test number
    933901278138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail50,264 miles (+9,577)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    713859668171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass40,687 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    244099857402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,747 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,747 miles
    Test number
    440625166130
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass31,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,111 miles
    Test number
    630193406086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X771 ELF

Does X771 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X771 ELF expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X771 ELF?
The MOT on X771 ELF expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X771 ELF done?
X771 ELF was recorded at 101,582 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has X771 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X771 ELF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X771 ELF 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 X771 ELF find?
X771 ELF failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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