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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.

X781 UMS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass120,032 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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)
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. Pass41,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    380148046000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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