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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X783 BAMMOT history

X783 BAM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

X783 BAM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
163,468 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X783 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X783 BAM was last recorded at 163,468 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 3,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,788 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,680 miles
Average per year
5,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 163,468 miles
  • 2020 – 159,788 miles
  • 2019 – 157,479 miles
  • 2018 – 153,645 miles
  • 2017 – 151,123 miles
  • 2016 – 147,444 miles
  • 2015 – 143,376 miles
  • 2014 – 142,047 miles
  • 2013 – 136,342 miles
  • 2012 – 131,780 miles
  • 2011 – 119,300 miles
  • 2010 – 114,403 miles
  • 2009 – 102,904 miles
  • 2008 – 95,262 miles
  • 2007 – 89,036 miles
  • 2006 – 81,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,468 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,468 miles
    Test number
    370471547767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,468 miles (+3,680)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,468 miles
    Test number
    847969268193
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,788 miles
    Test number
    761221503250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail159,788 miles (+53)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,788 miles
    Test number
    205733608240
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail159,735 miles (+2,256)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    196006552439
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber highly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber highly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers sun visor missing

  6. Pass157,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    552311282373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,479 miles (+3,834)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    641246034305
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass153,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,645 miles
    Test number
    560815426506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail153,645 miles (+2,522)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,645 miles
    Test number
    168321933398
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass151,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    439986324169
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail151,123 miles (+3,679)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    741521785200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass147,444 miles (+4,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,444 miles
    Test number
    160316650187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass143,376 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    456658940388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,047 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,047 miles
    Test number
    738769684248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,342 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,342 miles
    Test number
    258461483290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,338 miles (+4,558)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,338 miles
    Test number
    506870283274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass131,780 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    477417172266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail131,778 miles (+12,478)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,778 miles
    Test number
    879636872206
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box corroded
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade split from ends
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  19. Pass119,300 miles (+4,897)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,300 miles
    Test number
    565857951254
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteService warning light on.
    • NoteSump gasket starting to leak
    • NoteWipers worn

  20. Pass114,403 miles (+11,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,403 miles
    Test number
    391337170237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass102,904 miles (+7,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    351935579203
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass95,262 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    601930668210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    374290767250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,036 miles (+7,058)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    430246857201
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  25. Pass81,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    373083486479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,978 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    454442686263
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F SMALL CUT SIDEWALL TYER

Questions about X783 BAM

Does X783 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X783 BAM expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X783 BAM?
The MOT on X783 BAM expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X783 BAM done?
X783 BAM was recorded at 163,468 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
Has X783 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X783 BAM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X783 BAM 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 X783 BAM find?
X783 BAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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