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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X788 BDYMOT history

X788 BDY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

X788 BDY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
100,088 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 BDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 BDY was last recorded at 100,088 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 7,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2007: 45,012 miles, lower than 406,332 miles on 12 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,262 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,088 miles
  • 2022 – 92,262 miles
  • 2021 – 91,314 miles
  • 2020 – 90,509 miles
  • 2019 – 89,487 miles
  • 2018 – 88,099 miles
  • 2017 – 86,545 miles
  • 2016 – 84,895 miles
  • 2015 – 82,690 miles
  • 2014 – 80,235 miles
  • 2013 – 77,619 miles
  • 2012 – 75,569 miles
  • 2011 – 72,008 miles
  • 2010 – 61,653 miles
  • 2009 – 53,825 miles
  • 2008 – 49,227 miles
  • 2007 – 45,012 miles
  • 2005 – 406,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,088 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,088 miles (+7,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,088 miles
    Test number
    750327097718
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass92,262 miles (+948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,262 miles
    Test number
    757343492707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,314 miles (+805)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    164022003208
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    676766088707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,505 miles (+1,018)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    865961163566
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    495107887319
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail89,487 miles (+1,388)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    177933836571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,099 miles (+1,554)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    647140099181
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass86,545 miles (+1,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    676555905844
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,895 miles
    Test number
    537657497425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,881 miles (+2,191)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    660898914513
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  12. Pass82,690 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    269351245119
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEml on

  13. Fail82,690 miles (+2,455)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    717741945137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEml on

  14. Pass80,235 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,235 miles
    Test number
    547399214109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    869866113158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,618 miles (+2,049)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    847526313151
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass75,569 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    695569702191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,008 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    616350321092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,004 miles (+10,351)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    926519411017
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and lipped

  20. Pass61,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    874828400096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,653 miles (+7,828)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    353468100068
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,825 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    634377209094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,227 miles (+4,215)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    120534808432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass45,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,012 miles
    Test number
    134978107064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,012 miles (-361,320)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,012 miles
    Test number
    931868907047
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check nearside rear seatbelt properly, occupied by a child seat

  26. Pass406,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    406,332 miles
    Test number
    910306245347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 BDY

Does X788 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 BDY expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 BDY?
The MOT on X788 BDY expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 BDY done?
X788 BDY was recorded at 100,088 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023.
Has X788 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 BDY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X788 BDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X788 BDY find?
X788 BDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside offside, and 3 more.

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