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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X788 BWPMOT history

X788 BWP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

X788 BWP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
57,528 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 BWP
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
13 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 BWP was last recorded at 57,528 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2010: 11,607 miles, lower than 38,093 miles on 5 Sept 2009.

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
57,520 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,528 miles
  • 2021 – 50,168 miles
  • 2019 – 50,166 miles
  • 2014 – 48,997 miles
  • 2013 – 46,304 miles
  • 2012 – 42,557 miles
  • 2011 – 41,485 miles
  • 2010 – 11,607 miles
  • 2009 – 38,093 miles
  • 2008 – 35,900 miles
  • 2007 – 34,581 miles
  • 2006 – 33,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,528 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,528 miles
    Test number
    648922893870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail57,520 miles (+7,352)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    895706858747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    940302420909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,166 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    484953311226
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass50,166 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    771939353209
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCrack to windscreen top corner.

  6. Pass48,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    616292354208
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail48,997 miles (+2,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    896879744233
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Fail46,304 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    349375543494
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass46,304 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    496215043244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    809877742264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,557 miles (+1,072)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    338315242474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass41,485 miles (+29,878)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    876271851205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,607 miles (-26,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,607 miles
    Test number
    674280240218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,093 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,093 miles
    Test number
    383178849412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,900 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,900 miles
    Test number
    924440558250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,581 miles
    Test number
    382381967425
    • 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)

  17. Fail34,581 miles (+1,019)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,581 miles
    Test number
    943461767290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass33,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    874972666223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 BWP

Does X788 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 BWP expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 BWP?
The MOT on X788 BWP expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 BWP done?
X788 BWP was recorded at 57,528 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 1,494 miles a year.
Has X788 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 BWP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X788 BWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X788 BWP find?
X788 BWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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