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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,422 cc

X772 VYCMOT history

X772 VYC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 194,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

X772 VYC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
194,228 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X772 VYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X772 VYC was last recorded at 194,228 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,222 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,228 miles
  • 2022 – 185,813 miles
  • 2021 – 180,149 miles
  • 2020 – 175,517 miles
  • 2019 – 175,496 miles
  • 2018 – 168,508 miles
  • 2017 – 160,190 miles
  • 2016 – 147,324 miles
  • 2015 – 130,903 miles
  • 2014 – 111,916 miles
  • 2013 – 91,599 miles
  • 2012 – 75,834 miles
  • 2011 – 57,467 miles
  • 2009 – 52,949 miles
  • 2008 – 45,355 miles
  • 2007 – 36,898 miles
  • 2006 – 32,942 miles
  • 2005 – 28,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,228 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Disc guard corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,228 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    194,228 miles
    Test number
    142054820255
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,222 miles (+8,409)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,222 miles
    Test number
    457705891154
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    185,813 miles
    Test number
    282496596472
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam unit corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail185,813 miles (+5,664)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,813 miles
    Test number
    271462952901
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam unit corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass180,149 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    180,149 miles
    Test number
    494411019340
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Disc guard corroded

  6. Fail180,149 miles (+4,632)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,149 miles
    Test number
    560057927335
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Disc guard corroded

  7. Pass175,517 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,517 miles
    Test number
    225201945868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,496 miles (+6,988)2 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,496 miles
    Test number
    761013472850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tracking out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tracking out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRea axle beam corroded

  9. Pass168,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,508 miles
    Test number
    792462775953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,508 miles (+8,318)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,508 miles
    Test number
    602178369565
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,190 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,190 miles
    Test number
    521893644835
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks are soft
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail160,188 miles (+12,864)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,188 miles
    Test number
    499400363655
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks are soft
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass147,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    393488427381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail147,324 miles (+16,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    475145862752
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass130,903 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    295375505210
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc worn
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim damage

  16. Fail130,903 miles (+18,987)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    455294405213
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc worn
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim damage

  17. Pass111,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    237986214240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,916 miles (+20,317)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    696649904241
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass91,599 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    817454623211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,766 miles (+11,932)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    459285363023
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear of exhaust in poor condition

  21. Pass75,834 miles (+18,367)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    597068262012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    597679161036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,467 miles (+4,518)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    559478661065
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn!
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack inner edge!

  24. Pass52,949 miles (+7,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    524401959399
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass45,355 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    464550848475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,105 miles (+8,207)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    252967738306
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,898 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    181877247384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,942 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    871875346355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    421566545310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,804 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    694616745369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about X772 VYC

Does X772 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X772 VYC expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X772 VYC?
The MOT on X772 VYC expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X772 VYC done?
X772 VYC was recorded at 194,228 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 9,655 miles a year.
Has X772 VYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X772 VYC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X772 VYC 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 X772 VYC find?
X772 VYC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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