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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X778 BAMMOT history

X778 BAM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 237,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

X778 BAM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
237,932 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 BAM was last recorded at 237,932 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 10,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,871 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,061 miles
Average per year
11,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 237,932 miles
  • 2023 – 227,871 miles
  • 2022 – 216,540 miles
  • 2021 – 204,035 miles
  • 2020 – 190,982 miles
  • 2019 – 175,245 miles
  • 2018 – 158,232 miles
  • 2017 – 143,924 miles
  • 2016 – 127,193 miles
  • 2015 – 109,930 miles
  • 2014 – 98,207 miles
  • 2013 – 88,501 miles
  • 2012 – 81,575 miles
  • 2011 – 76,431 miles
  • 2010 – 68,287 miles
  • 2009 – 54,708 miles
  • 2008 – 43,739 miles
  • 2007 – 38,840 miles
  • 2006 – 35,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,932 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorated
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front lower arm bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,932 miles (+10,061)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    237,932 miles
    Test number
    278996692538
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass227,871 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    227,871 miles
    Test number
    120854197692
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated

  3. Fail227,863 miles (+11,323)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,863 miles
    Test number
    456640992355
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated

  4. Pass216,540 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    216,540 miles
    Test number
    187173516308
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor pattern

  5. Fail216,533 miles (+12,498)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,533 miles
    Test number
    279100461345
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor pattern

  6. Pass204,035 miles (+13,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    204,035 miles
    Test number
    763635749822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Pass190,982 miles (+8)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    190,982 miles
    Test number
    653301741396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  8. Fail190,974 miles (+15,729)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,974 miles
    Test number
    683580620990
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  9. Pass175,245 miles (+17,013)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,245 miles
    Test number
    282551166116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the inner edges, n/s close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass158,232 miles (+14,308)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,232 miles
    Test number
    418214265221
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,924 miles
    Test number
    154509901875
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the underside
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp poor pattern

  12. Fail143,915 miles (+16,722)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,915 miles
    Test number
    283019196764
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the underside
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp poor pattern
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel tight to turn

  13. Pass127,193 miles (+17,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,193 miles
    Test number
    778959760019
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the underside
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake slow on take-up

  14. Pass109,930 miles (+11,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    110425645442
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion of the underside
    • AdvisoryCatalyst slow to react
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass98,207 miles (+9,706)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,207 miles
    Test number
    406059544287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,501 miles (+6,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    787340253270
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven worn close to limit.

  17. Pass81,575 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    305339552447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,431 miles (+8,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    297087561252
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass68,287 miles (+13,579)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    223374350212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,708 miles (+10,969)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    400177469260
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass43,739 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,739 miles
    Test number
    343736638452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,840 miles (+3,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    361216447204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass35,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,377 miles
    Test number
    334012246292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X778 BAM

Does X778 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 BAM expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 BAM?
The MOT on X778 BAM expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 BAM done?
X778 BAM was recorded at 237,932 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 11,112 miles a year.
Has X778 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 BAM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X778 BAM 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 X778 BAM find?
X778 BAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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