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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X784 ABDMOT history

X784 ABD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

X784 ABD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
119,151 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X784 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X784 ABD was last recorded at 119,151 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,074 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,151 miles
  • 2022 – 116,160 miles
  • 2020 – 113,815 miles
  • 2019 – 111,522 miles
  • 2018 – 105,736 miles
  • 2017 – 100,425 miles
  • 2016 – 97,531 miles
  • 2015 – 94,481 miles
  • 2014 – 91,965 miles
  • 2013 – 86,893 miles
  • 2012 – 83,218 miles
  • 2011 – 77,103 miles
  • 2010 – 71,539 miles
  • 2009 – 61,826 miles
  • 2008 – 48,064 miles
  • 2007 – 39,561 miles
  • 2006 – 30,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,151 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle hose. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front windows inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Both front windows not going down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Inner pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,151 miles (+77)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    229901169849
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail119,074 miles (+2,914)2 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    952622708438
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Subframe/suspension arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pump corroded (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear requires attention (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass116,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    341035308454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,160 miles (+2,345)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    845815962169
    • MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,815 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,815 miles
    Test number
    312266891905
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows inop

  6. Fail113,778 miles (+2,256)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,778 miles
    Test number
    984400556863
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows inop

  7. Pass111,522 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,522 miles
    Test number
    109887537833
    • AdvisoryECP light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Both front windows not going down
    • AdvisoryRear Inner pads wearing thin

  8. Fail111,469 miles (+5,733)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,469 miles
    Test number
    706828085037
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box leaking gases (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front windows not going down
    • AdvisoryRear Inner pads wearing thin

  9. Pass105,736 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    588391859770
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,735 miles (+5,310)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    804611846305
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    669967933585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,424 miles (+2,893)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,424 miles
    Test number
    797787225743
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  13. Pass97,531 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    887776677955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,524 miles (+3,043)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,524 miles
    Test number
    477469684526
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass94,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    558065063417
    • AdvisoryBroth rear bum stops split

  16. Fail94,481 miles (+2,516)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    497681465693
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBroth rear bum stops split

  17. Pass91,965 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    979593434261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,893 miles (+3,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    278582133210
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass83,218 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    588043142252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    237834941270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,103 miles (+5,564)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    356192841285
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre punctured

  22. Pass71,539 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    834299630275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

  23. Fail71,539 miles (+9,713)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    292508930286
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

  24. Pass61,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    320087849199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Fail61,826 miles (+13,762)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    303727949123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass48,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    140239308055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail48,064 miles (+8,503)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    164648808021
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass39,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    412885867012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,559 miles (+9,062)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    454365967038
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass30,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    992087816008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,497 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    741476616082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about X784 ABD

Does X784 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X784 ABD expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X784 ABD?
The MOT on X784 ABD expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X784 ABD done?
X784 ABD was recorded at 119,151 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has X784 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X784 ABD has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X784 ABD 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 X784 ABD find?
X784 ABD passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam.; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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