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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X78 SJOMOT history

X78 SJO is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

X78 SJO green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,261 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 SJO was last recorded at 144,261 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,664 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
5,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,261 miles
  • 2024 – 143,664 miles
  • 2023 – 142,635 miles
  • 2022 – 141,167 miles
  • 2018 – 125,120 miles
  • 2017 – 124,538 miles
  • 2016 – 118,898 miles
  • 2015 – 106,669 miles
  • 2014 – 97,566 miles
  • 2013 – 87,295 miles
  • 2012 – 79,880 miles
  • 2011 – 66,746 miles
  • 2009 – 60,590 miles
  • 2008 – 54,380 miles
  • 2007 – 46,109 miles
  • 2006 – 37,719 miles
  • 2005 – 35,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,261 miles

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak sump bung

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,261 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,261 miles
    Test number
    852331213891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,664 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,664 miles
    Test number
    507819585998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,635 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,635 miles
    Test number
    271549250186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,167 miles (+16,047)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,167 miles
    Test number
    326158413085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,120 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    861508441948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,538 miles
    Test number
    128370640467
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump bung

  7. Fail124,538 miles (+5,640)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,538 miles
    Test number
    319962092766
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump bung

  8. Pass118,898 miles (+12,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    618113097693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass106,669 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,669 miles
    Test number
    885177875138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low.

  10. Fail106,668 miles (+9,102)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,668 miles
    Test number
    898413975169
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn & corroded.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low.

  11. Pass97,566 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    926765474194
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteFront tyre's bald on inside edge.
    • NotePlay in o/s/f wheel bearing.
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn & corroded.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge.

  12. Fail97,566 miles (+10,271)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    216015974193
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteFront tyre's bald on inside edge.
    • NotePlay in o/s/f wheel bearing.
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn & corroded.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge.

  13. Pass87,295 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    846979553178
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail87,293 miles (+7,413)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    555632253178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass79,880 miles (+13,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    927554862161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    815548971143
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  17. Fail66,746 miles (+6,156)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    539678471185
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  18. Pass60,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    900973019361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,590 miles (+6,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    844803219366
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass54,380 miles (+8,271)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    553230718103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,109 miles (+8,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,109 miles
    Test number
    172689307155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,719 miles (+2,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,719 miles
    Test number
    862401106105
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

  23. Pass35,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,199 miles
    Test number
    914260105392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 SJO

Does X78 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 SJO expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 SJO?
The MOT on X78 SJO expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 SJO done?
X78 SJO was recorded at 144,261 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,457 miles a year.
Has X78 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 SJO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on X78 SJO 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 X78 SJO find?
X78 SJO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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