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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X778 WDYMOT history

X778 WDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

X778 WDY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
98,986 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 WDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 WDY was last recorded at 98,986 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,980 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,986 miles
  • 2023 – 96,937 miles
  • 2022 – 95,514 miles
  • 2021 – 94,117 miles
  • 2020 – 93,924 miles
  • 2019 – 92,728 miles
  • 2018 – 88,776 miles
  • 2017 – 85,552 miles
  • 2016 – 81,064 miles
  • 2015 – 75,925 miles
  • 2014 – 70,035 miles
  • 2013 – 66,588 miles
  • 2012 – 65,471 miles
  • 2011 – 65,189 miles
  • 2010 – 64,261 miles
  • 2009 – 62,093 miles
  • 2008 – 58,855 miles
  • 2007 – 54,770 miles
  • 2006 – 52,008 miles
  • 2005 – 49,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,986 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine lamp onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,986 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    438849433763
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  2. Fail98,980 miles (+2,043)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    925456538216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  3. Pass96,937 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,937 miles
    Test number
    155058127790
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  4. Fail96,934 miles (+1,420)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    160472682930
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on both sides , disc faces missing chunks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating on both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating on both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  5. Pass95,514 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    921156396103
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded

  6. Fail95,504 miles (+1,387)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    865536045084
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded

  7. Pass94,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    465839699913
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail94,110 miles (+186)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    956175412978
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated both discs, corroded (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass93,924 miles (+1,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,924 miles
    Test number
    287190929975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,728 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    190141600738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail92,705 miles (+3,929)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    147763902513
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,776 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    553919449894
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Fail88,776 miles (+3,224)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    855603706903
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  14. Pass85,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    487320278074
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail85,536 miles (+4,472)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    479654359969
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass81,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    721471324344
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail81,056 miles (+5,131)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    719021714532
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass75,925 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,925 miles
    Test number
    578286884666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    109944094255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,027 miles (+3,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    539084694282
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  21. Pass66,588 miles (+1,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,588 miles
    Test number
    936305193263
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  22. Pass65,471 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    758686292214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,189 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    449469991296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,261 miles (+2,168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    612771800321
    • NoteAdvise on both front tyres perished and worn slightly
    • NoteAdvise on corrosion to exhaust system

  25. Fail62,093 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    512692199237
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass62,093 miles (+3,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    731532299238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass58,855 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    534634298219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,770 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    792872597242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,008 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    503243596270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    482214295221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about X778 WDY

Does X778 WDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 WDY expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 WDY?
The MOT on X778 WDY expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 WDY done?
X778 WDY was recorded at 98,986 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has X778 WDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 WDY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X778 WDY 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 WDY find?
X778 WDY passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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