
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
X781 UMSMOT history
X781 UMS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 120,032 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X781 UMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X781 UMS was last recorded at 120,032 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 119,355 miles · 29 Sept 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 677 miles
- Average per year
- 3,845 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,032 miles
- 2018 – 119,355 miles
- 2017 – 115,529 miles
- 2016 – 110,864 miles
- 2015 – 106,197 miles
- 2014 – 101,964 miles
- 2013 – 98,959 miles
- 2012 – 94,588 miles
- 2011 – 89,348 miles
- 2010 – 86,014 miles
- 2009 – 78,233 miles
- 2007 – 64,430 miles
- 2006 – 53,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,032 miles (+677)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 120,032 miles
- Test number
- 900893158896
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,355 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 119,355 miles
- Test number
- 944417104264
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with undersill (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe/axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine level low, no oil showing on dipstick, 1 litre added brought up to minimum.
Fail119,352 miles (+3,823)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,352 miles
- Test number
- 582977214104
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with undersill (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe/axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine level low, no oil showing on dipstick, 1 litre added brought up to minimum.
Pass115,529 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 115,529 miles
- Test number
- 956578110086
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail115,522 miles (+4,658)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,522 miles
- Test number
- 491291525079
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryCheck engine lamp on
Pass110,864 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 110,864 miles
- Test number
- 549766293311
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMalfunction light on
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisey operation
Fail110,864 miles (+4,667)1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,864 miles
- Test number
- 719647996785
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMalfunction light on
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisey operation
Pass106,197 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 106,197 miles
- Test number
- 633735005349
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak mil light on
Fail106,197 miles (+4,233)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,197 miles
- Test number
- 576085007099
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak mil light on
Pass101,964 miles (+3,005)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,964 miles
- Test number
- 488481144213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,959 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 98,959 miles
- Test number
- 886281223228
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Fail98,959 miles (+4,371)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,959 miles
- Test number
- 907004613222
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass94,588 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 94,588 miles
- Test number
- 636781962253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,588 miles (+5,240)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,588 miles
- Test number
- 485585252293
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,348 miles (+3,334)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 89,348 miles
- Test number
- 236092641249
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear wheel inner rim badly bent
Pass86,014 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 86,014 miles
- Test number
- 682124260272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths getting low
- NoteNearside rear inner wheel rim badly bent
Fail86,012 miles (+7,779)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,012 miles
- Test number
- 551233560220
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths getting low
- NoteNearside rear inner wheel rim badly bent
Pass78,233 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 78,233 miles
- Test number
- 920653489194
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail78,233 miles (+13,803)3 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,233 miles
- Test number
- 883433289136
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,430 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 64,430 miles
- Test number
- 970146987294
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail58,608 miles (+5,083)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,608 miles
- Test number
- 503945087025
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteNail in rear tyre
- NoteSome distortion to near side front tyre
Pass53,525 miles (+11,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 53,525 miles
- Test number
- 662825576234
- 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)
Pass41,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 41,781 miles
- Test number
- 380148046000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,781 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,781 miles
- Test number
- 944567746048
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about X781 UMS
- Does X781 UMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 UMS is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X781 UMS?
- The MOT on X781 UMS is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X781 UMS done?
- X781 UMS was recorded at 120,032 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
- Has X781 UMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X781 UMS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on X781 UMS 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 UMS find?
- X781 UMS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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