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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X771 GLFMOT history

X771 GLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

X771 GLF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
144,721 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X771 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X771 GLF was last recorded at 144,721 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 18,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,695 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
18,026 miles
Average per year
6,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,721 miles
  • 2021 – 126,695 miles
  • 2019 – 113,993 miles
  • 2018 – 106,606 miles
  • 2017 – 97,437 miles
  • 2016 – 87,833 miles
  • 2015 – 79,228 miles
  • 2014 – 71,028 miles
  • 2013 – 68,512 miles
  • 2012 – 64,608 miles
  • 2011 – 59,104 miles
  • 2010 – 54,180 miles
  • 2009 – 51,305 miles
  • 2008 – 47,533 miles
  • 2007 – 43,481 miles
  • 2005 – 38,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Both rear tyres very cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    974175547504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,721 miles (+18,026)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    923737620957
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,695 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    937033317640
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,689 miles (+12,696)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    692686352513
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,993 miles (+7,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    130293608758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,606 miles (+9,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,606 miles
    Test number
    333305740884
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at the oil samp

  7. Pass97,437 miles (+9,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    729094145401
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass87,833 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    300851404847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very cracked

  9. Fail87,832 miles (+8,604)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    979719415318
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread worn bald on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very cracked

  10. Pass79,228 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    797077875045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracked
    • NoteCuts to both rear tyres and cracked
    • NoteO/s/ windscreen marked

  11. Fail79,227 miles (+8,199)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    107046275002
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracked
    • NoteCuts to both rear tyres and cracked
    • NoteO/s/ windscreen marked

  12. Pass71,028 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    125530774006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear brake is slow to act
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres are cut on sidewall very close to cords

  13. Fail71,028 miles (+2,516)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    118220874038
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear brake is slow to act
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres are cut on sidewall very close to cords

  14. Pass68,512 miles (+3,904)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    468904373051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteRear tyres are cut on sidewalls

  15. Pass64,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    865692672034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,598 miles (+5,494)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,598 miles
    Test number
    265952972029
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f gator slight leaks grease

  17. Pass59,104 miles (+4,924)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    158040461449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount is broken
    • NoteLow effort from n/s rear brake
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut on sidewall
    • NoteO/s front tyre is worn to legal limit

  18. Pass54,180 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    662210660009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Fail54,180 miles (+2,875)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    534066150004
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass51,305 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    832998769001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,533 miles (+80)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    210354078051
    • NoteN/s rear tyre is worn to legal limit and has damage to sidewall

  22. Fail47,453 miles (+3,972)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    781980778070
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre is worn to legal limit and has damage to sidewall

  23. Pass43,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,481 miles
    Test number
    503842377007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail43,481 miles (+4,692)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,481 miles
    Test number
    194432377404
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,789 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,789 miles
    Test number
    960782935317
    • NoteRear exhaust box needed very soon

Questions about X771 GLF

Does X771 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X771 GLF expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X771 GLF?
The MOT on X771 GLF expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X771 GLF done?
X771 GLF was recorded at 144,721 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 6,498 miles a year.
Has X771 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X771 GLF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X771 GLF 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 GLF find?
X771 GLF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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