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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X791 DDNMOT history

X791 DDN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

X791 DDN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
117,873 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 DDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 DDN was last recorded at 117,873 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,872 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,873 miles
  • 2021 – 115,045 miles
  • 2020 – 112,664 miles
  • 2019 – 109,292 miles
  • 2018 – 105,622 miles
  • 2017 – 100,625 miles
  • 2016 – 90,355 miles
  • 2015 – 83,202 miles
  • 2014 – 76,783 miles
  • 2013 – 70,857 miles
  • 2012 – 64,887 miles
  • 2011 – 57,801 miles
  • 2010 – 51,988 miles
  • 2009 – 45,311 miles
  • 2008 – 39,101 miles
  • 2007 – 36,037 miles
  • 2006 – 31,459 miles
  • 2005 – 26,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,873 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,873 miles
    Test number
    617570493275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail117,872 miles (+2,827)2 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    302937287700
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass115,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    845837177389
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail115,045 miles (+2,381)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    218098514886
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass112,664 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    619456894606
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight bind

  6. Fail112,664 miles (+3,372)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    536319714058
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight bind

  7. Pass109,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    445101522929
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,292 miles (+3,670)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    696172636174
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear off side (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,622 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,622 miles
    Test number
    103046584979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail105,620 miles (+4,995)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,620 miles
    Test number
    702108881852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,625 miles (+10,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    522162125442
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass90,355 miles (+7,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    585517396353
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass83,202 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    563696915734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    746978564226
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

  15. Fail76,783 miles (+5,926)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    987538564223
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

  16. Pass70,857 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    125669563252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCenter exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteMiddle exhaust pipe has a tempory repair but not blowing

  17. Fail70,857 miles (+5,970)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    257349063229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCenter exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteMiddle exhaust pipe has a tempory repair but not blowing

  18. Pass64,887 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    496771272258
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteMiddle exhaust pipe has a temporary repair but not blowing

  19. Fail64,887 miles (+7,086)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    768821172231
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteMiddle exhaust pipe has a temporary repair but not blowing

  20. Pass57,801 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    439002871297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,988 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    931663070227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,311 miles (+6,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    303316689494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,101 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    304384198213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,037 miles (+4,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    662519137361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass31,459 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    100803436384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    272201645328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X791 DDN

Does X791 DDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X791 DDN expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X791 DDN?
The MOT on X791 DDN expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X791 DDN done?
X791 DDN was recorded at 117,873 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has X791 DDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 DDN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X791 DDN 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 X791 DDN find?
X791 DDN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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