Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
X781 RSDMOT history
X781 RSD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 41,648 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X781 RSD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X781 RSD was last recorded at 41,648 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 3,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 38,365 miles · 14 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,283 miles
- Average per year
- 1,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 41,648 miles
- 2023 – 38,365 miles
- 2022 – 36,420 miles
- 2021 – 33,257 miles
- 2020 – 29,993 miles
- 2018 – 23,586 miles
- 2017 – 19,120 miles
- 2016 – 13,154 miles
- 2015 – 12,743 miles
- 2014 – 12,449 miles
- 2013 – 12,316 miles
- 2012 – 12,202 miles
- 2011 – 12,097 miles
- 2010 – 11,974 miles
- 2009 – 11,358 miles
- 2008 – 11,088 miles
- 2006 – 9,333 miles
- 2005 – 7,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,648 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 175/65/R13 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,648 miles (+3,283)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 41,648 miles
- Test number
- 971666603589
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 175/65/R13 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,365 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 38,365 miles
- Test number
- 463569716375
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Fail38,365 miles (+1,945)2 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,365 miles
- Test number
- 859449956515
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,420 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 36,420 miles
- Test number
- 131568927192
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail36,420 miles (+3,163)1 major5 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,420 miles
- Test number
- 378153920781
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass33,257 miles (+3,264)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 33,257 miles
- Test number
- 768480574564
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass29,993 miles (+6,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 29,993 miles
- Test number
- 854647951504
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass23,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 23,586 miles
- Test number
- 368799112024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,586 miles (+4,466)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,586 miles
- Test number
- 830543495575
- 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))
Pass19,120 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 19,120 miles
- Test number
- 114863863044
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Fail19,120 miles (+5,966)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,120 miles
- Test number
- 129666530200
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756513 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Pass13,154 miles (+411)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 13,154 miles
- Test number
- 562846268812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,743 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 12,743 miles
- Test number
- 197703078365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,449 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 12,449 miles
- Test number
- 806366614255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,316 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 12,316 miles
- Test number
- 796586223220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,202 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 12,202 miles
- Test number
- 255411922230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,097 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 12,097 miles
- Test number
- 815580731277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,974 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 11,974 miles
- Test number
- 890308300294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,358 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 11,358 miles
- Test number
- 912089129281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,354 miles (+266)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,354 miles
- Test number
- 470505829262
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Pass11,088 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 11,088 miles
- Test number
- 842708028289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass9,333 miles (+1,713)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 9,333 miles
- Test number
- 414808616343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 7,620 miles
- Test number
- 660231125361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X781 RSD
- Does X781 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X781 RSD expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X781 RSD?
- The MOT on X781 RSD expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X781 RSD done?
- X781 RSD was recorded at 41,648 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
- Has X781 RSD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X781 RSD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on X781 RSD 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 X781 RSD find?
- X781 RSD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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