
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc
X781 NKKMOT history
X781 NKK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 77,309 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X781 NKK
- 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
- 14 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X781 NKK was last recorded at 77,309 miles on 20 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Dec 2023: 77,309 miles, lower than 77,390 miles on 18 Dec 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,390 miles · 18 Dec 2023
- Average per year
- 2,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 77,309 miles
- 2022 – 76,050 miles
- 2020 – 74,642 miles
- 2019 – 73,167 miles
- 2018 – 73,137 miles
- 2017 – 63,330 miles
- 2016 – 58,313 miles
- 2015 – 54,441 miles
- 2014 – 51,275 miles
- 2013 – 48,477 miles
- 2012 – 45,377 miles
- 2010 – 42,894 miles
- 2009 – 39,903 miles
- 2008 – 35,572 miles
- 2007 – 34,474 miles
- 2006 – 32,051 miles
- 2005 – 28,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,309 miles (-81)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 77,309 miles
- Test number
- 282630222874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,390 miles (+889)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,390 miles
- Test number
- 406837966874
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass76,501 miles (+451)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 76,501 miles
- Test number
- 602466993317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,050 miles (+1,408)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,050 miles
- Test number
- 757305373598
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,642 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 74,642 miles
- Test number
- 447003957957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,167 miles (+30)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,167 miles
- Test number
- 460555723980
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail73,137 miles (+3,376)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,137 miles
- Test number
- 509542500125
- 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 light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,761 miles (+139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 69,761 miles
- Test number
- 759481508757
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail69,622 miles (+6,292)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,622 miles
- Test number
- 852093001804
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass63,330 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 63,330 miles
- Test number
- 934630568824
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside wiper rubber split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail63,330 miles (+5,017)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,330 miles
- Test number
- 617842174545
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside wiper rubber split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,313 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 58,313 miles
- Test number
- 692396595983
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryObject in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall is showing signs of being run flat
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight distortion to both rear tyres
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,313 miles (+3,872)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,313 miles
- Test number
- 530950833282
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryObject in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall is showing signs of being run flat
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight distortion to both rear tyres
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,441 miles (+3,166)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 54,441 miles
- Test number
- 257564615074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,275 miles (+2,798)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 51,275 miles
- Test number
- 638371814047
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight distortion to both headlamp aim
- NoteSlight distortion to nearside rear tyre
Fail48,477 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,477 miles
- Test number
- 549221723050
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHeadlamp adjusters faulty
- NoteSlight distortion to nearside rear tyre
Pass48,477 miles (+3,100)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,477 miles
- Test number
- 876291423044
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHeadlamp adjusters faulty
- NoteSlight distortion to nearside rear tyre
Fail45,377 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,377 miles
- Test number
- 197737622404
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass45,377 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 45,377 miles
- Test number
- 268607822061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,894 miles (+2,991)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,894 miles
- Test number
- 652218340382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,903 miles (+4,331)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,903 miles
- Test number
- 791627739339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,572 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 35,572 miles
- Test number
- 443760248350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,474 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 34,474 miles
- Test number
- 842025747355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,051 miles (+3,905)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 32,051 miles
- Test number
- 653115936375
- NoteTyres worn on edges-raised tread
Pass28,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 28,146 miles
- Test number
- 972078325382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X781 NKK
- Does X781 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X781 NKK expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X781 NKK?
- The MOT on X781 NKK expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X781 NKK done?
- X781 NKK was recorded at 77,309 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 2,721 miles a year.
- Has X781 NKK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X781 NKK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on X781 NKK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X781 NKK find?
- X781 NKK passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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