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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X788 BAMMOT history

X788 BAM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

X788 BAM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,481 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 BAM was last recorded at 64,481 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,011 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,470 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,481 miles
  • 2025 – 60,011 miles
  • 2024 – 55,562 miles
  • 2023 – 51,247 miles
  • 2022 – 49,206 miles
  • 2021 – 47,669 miles
  • 2019 – 44,460 miles
  • 2018 – 38,289 miles
  • 2017 – 35,014 miles
  • 2016 – 31,515 miles
  • 2015 – 28,637 miles
  • 2014 – 25,685 miles
  • 2013 – 21,744 miles
  • 2012 – 20,862 miles
  • 2011 – 19,710 miles
  • 2010 – 18,849 miles
  • 2009 – 17,491 miles
  • 2008 – 16,548 miles
  • 2007 – 15,150 miles
  • 2006 – 14,025 miles
  • 2005 – 12,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    416437420384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail64,481 miles (+4,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    811558055882
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass60,011 miles (+4,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    349072369065
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  4. Pass55,562 miles (+4,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    974129794774
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to limit
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront outer anti roll bar bushes worn

  5. Pass51,247 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    993445016917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,206 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,206 miles
    Test number
    692969723090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,194 miles (+1,525)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    120101063802
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,669 miles (+3,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    971275577248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,460 miles
    Test number
    697091333810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,460 miles (+6,171)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,460 miles
    Test number
    990557513743
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass38,289 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    721358785374
    • 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))

  12. Pass35,014 miles (+3,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    214713387484
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on inner edges

  13. Pass31,515 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,515 miles
    Test number
    588874829029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,637 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    336420966467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,685 miles (+3,941)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,685 miles
    Test number
    508524944285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHead light reflectors loose but aims ok at time of test
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  16. Pass21,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    666906243282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,744 miles (+882)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    539863133229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass20,862 miles (+1,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,862 miles
    Test number
    356504932225
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  19. Pass19,710 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,710 miles
    Test number
    666467521276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,849 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,849 miles
    Test number
    680305630278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,491 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,491 miles
    Test number
    303097139294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,548 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,548 miles
    Test number
    654592548217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,150 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,150 miles
    Test number
    761065537251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,025 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,025 miles
    Test number
    243437536249
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass12,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,697 miles
    Test number
    722946335236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 BAM

Does X788 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 BAM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 BAM?
The MOT on X788 BAM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 BAM done?
X788 BAM was recorded at 64,481 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has X788 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 BAM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X788 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 X788 BAM find?
X788 BAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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