Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc
X778 SDXMOT history
X778 SDX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,720 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 68,720 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 SDX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 21 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
X778 SDX was last recorded at 68,720 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 9,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,431 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,289 miles
- Average per year
- 2,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,720 miles
- 2024 – 59,431 miles
- 2023 – 56,708 miles
- 2022 – 52,482 miles
- 2021 – 45,113 miles
- 2020 – 45,103 miles
- 2019 – 44,714 miles
- 2018 – 44,354 miles
- 2017 – 43,321 miles
- 2016 – 42,554 miles
- 2015 – 41,585 miles
- 2014 – 27,863 miles
- 2013 – 26,022 miles
- 2012 – 25,258 miles
- 2011 – 24,844 miles
- 2010 – 24,182 miles
- 2009 – 20,138 miles
- 2008 – 19,801 miles
- 2007 – 19,141 miles
- 2006 – 15,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail68,720 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole In Light Unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAux Belt CrackingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Edges 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp slightly flickers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail68,720 miles (+9,289)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,720 miles
- Test number
- 349603387595
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole In Light Unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAux Belt Cracking
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Edges 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,431 miles (+7)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 59,431 miles
- Test number
- 642390908588
- AdvisoryAux Belt Cracking
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly flickers
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,424 miles (+25)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,424 miles
- Test number
- 740779037576
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing And Offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAux Belt Cracking
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly flickers
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Reverse light emits incorrect colour (Red)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,399 miles (+2,691)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,399 miles
- Test number
- 786470896056
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded and in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (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))
Pass56,708 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 56,708 miles
- Test number
- 376150256119
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s front brake backing plate is deterioraring
Fail56,708 miles (+60)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,708 miles
- Test number
- 460260137982
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s front brake backing plate is deterioraring
Fail56,648 miles (+4,166)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,648 miles
- Test number
- 343459295736
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO INSPECT WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,482 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 52,482 miles
- Test number
- 716790613666
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection
Fail52,482 miles (+7,369)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,482 miles
- Test number
- 608328906503
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection
Pass45,113 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 45,113 miles
- Test number
- 145206978437
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside components corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail45,113 miles (+10)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,113 miles
- Test number
- 605259584374
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside components corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass45,103 miles (+389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 45,103 miles
- Test number
- 578608608493
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass44,714 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 44,714 miles
- Test number
- 659292044135
- 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))
Fail44,714 miles (+360)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,714 miles
- Test number
- 300449699523
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
Pass44,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 44,354 miles
- Test number
- 950711114960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,354 miles (+1,033)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,354 miles
- Test number
- 844492012503
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass43,321 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,321 miles
- Test number
- 749698360916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,554 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,554 miles
- Test number
- 421742357801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,585 miles (+13,722)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,585 miles
- Test number
- 956141845175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,863 miles (+1,841)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,863 miles
- Test number
- 158937044160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,022 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 26,022 miles
- Test number
- 526121253100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,258 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 25,258 miles
- Test number
- 627763842160
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated
Fail25,258 miles (+414)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,258 miles
- Test number
- 698003842181
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated
Pass24,844 miles (+662)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,844 miles
- Test number
- 116545141147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,182 miles (+4,044)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 24,182 miles
- Test number
- 200664250463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,138 miles (+337)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,138 miles
- Test number
- 531239649165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,801 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 19,801 miles
- Test number
- 400629948192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,141 miles (+3,727)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 19,141 miles
- Test number
- 760139147176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 15,414 miles
- Test number
- 482963956154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X778 SDX
- Does X778 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X778 SDX expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X778 SDX?
- The MOT on X778 SDX expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X778 SDX done?
- X778 SDX was recorded at 68,720 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,763 miles a year.
- Has X778 SDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 SDX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X778 SDX 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 SDX find?
- X778 SDX failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 8 more.
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