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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X779 BDYMOT history

X779 BDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

X779 BDY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2022
Mileage
108,257 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 BDY
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
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X779 BDY was last recorded at 108,257 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 15,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,769 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
15,488 miles
Average per year
3,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,257 miles
  • 2021 – 92,769 miles
  • 2020 – 76,744 miles
  • 2019 – 74,892 miles
  • 2018 – 73,707 miles
  • 2017 – 72,828 miles
  • 2016 – 71,634 miles
  • 2015 – 69,986 miles
  • 2014 – 68,861 miles
  • 2013 – 66,176 miles
  • 2012 – 63,374 miles
  • 2011 – 60,970 miles
  • 2010 – 58,663 miles
  • 2009 – 55,706 miles
  • 2008 – 53,086 miles
  • 2007 – 50,615 miles
  • 2006 – 44,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,257 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brake Reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,257 miles (+15,488)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    359724376381
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brake Reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass92,769 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    820618316407
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail92,767 miles (+16,023)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    956508266258
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass76,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    558434932311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,744 miles (+1,852)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    548502491701
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    545360267402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,892 miles (+1,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    775086568437
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,707 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    268908955888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    239484426905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,828 miles (+1,194)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    131414563361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass71,634 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    240236717901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,986 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    738942525041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail69,986 miles (+1,125)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    125049415034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass68,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    137127824096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,861 miles (+2,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    576607224005
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass66,176 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    305003423077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,374 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    645986222020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail60,970 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    286165521022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass60,970 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    945125121086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,663 miles (+2,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    834796720064
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass55,706 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    142249419404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,086 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,086 miles
    Test number
    772255828022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,615 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    220407227031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,983 miles
    Test number
    174185826022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 BDY

Does X779 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 BDY expired on 16 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 BDY?
The MOT on X779 BDY expired on 16 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 BDY done?
X779 BDY was recorded at 108,257 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 3,768 miles a year.
Has X779 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 BDY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X779 BDY 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 X779 BDY find?
X779 BDY failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.

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