Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc
X789 BAMMOT history
X789 BAM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 25,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 25,208 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X789 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
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X789 BAM was last recorded at 25,208 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 23,651 miles · 25 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,557 miles
- Average per year
- 598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 25,208 miles
- 2023 – 23,651 miles
- 2022 – 23,512 miles
- 2021 – 23,206 miles
- 2020 – 22,748 miles
- 2019 – 22,525 miles
- 2018 – 22,224 miles
- 2017 – 21,880 miles
- 2016 – 21,565 miles
- 2015 – 21,367 miles
- 2014 – 20,950 miles
- 2013 – 20,597 miles
- 2012 – 20,110 miles
- 2011 – 19,377 miles
- 2010 – 18,623 miles
- 2009 – 18,086 miles
- 2008 – 17,395 miles
- 2007 – 16,123 miles
- 2006 – 14,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass25,208 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass25,208 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 25,208 miles
- Test number
- 961789853565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail25,208 miles (+1,557)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,208 miles
- Test number
- 391567520486
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass23,651 miles (+139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 23,651 miles
- Test number
- 408734940874
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
Pass23,512 miles (+306)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 23,512 miles
- Test number
- 820228293529
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass23,206 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 23,206 miles
- Test number
- 475478149715
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail23,206 miles (+458)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,206 miles
- Test number
- 457276513598
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass22,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 22,748 miles
- Test number
- 125890086908
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail22,748 miles (+223)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,748 miles
- Test number
- 399884485824
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
Pass22,525 miles (+301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 22,525 miles
- Test number
- 439445821244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass22,224 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 22,224 miles
- Test number
- 345336400077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,880 miles (+315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 21,880 miles
- Test number
- 381291212072
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass21,565 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 21,565 miles
- Test number
- 219702305696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,367 miles (+417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 21,367 miles
- Test number
- 916913035238
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,950 miles (+353)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 20,950 miles
- Test number
- 297084034229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 20,597 miles
- Test number
- 215013433273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,588 miles (+478)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,588 miles
- Test number
- 209993333245
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass20,110 miles (+733)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,110 miles
- Test number
- 397363132209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass19,377 miles (+754)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,377 miles
- Test number
- 945784831249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 18,623 miles
- Test number
- 562347330254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,623 miles (+537)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,623 miles
- Test number
- 604527530273
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass18,086 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,086 miles
- Test number
- 223980249241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,395 miles (+1,272)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,395 miles
- Test number
- 333260648463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,123 miles (+1,672)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,123 miles
- Test number
- 843773047236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 14,451 miles
- Test number
- 591845336251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X789 BAM
- Does X789 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X789 BAM expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X789 BAM?
- The MOT on X789 BAM expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X789 BAM done?
- X789 BAM was recorded at 25,208 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 598 miles a year.
- Has X789 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X789 BAM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on X789 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 X789 BAM find?
- X789 BAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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