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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X791 JDVMOT history

X791 JDV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

X791 JDV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,079 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 JDV
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
9 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 JDV was last recorded at 132,079 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,079 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,079 miles
  • 2024 – 123,538 miles
  • 2023 – 111,070 miles
  • 2022 – 100,401 miles
  • 2021 – 97,482 miles
  • 2020 – 86,643 miles
  • 2019 – 81,679 miles
  • 2018 – 70,482 miles
  • 2017 – 60,809 miles
  • 2016 – 58,233 miles
  • 2015 – 53,945 miles
  • 2014 – 42,106 miles
  • 2013 – 28,813 miles
  • 2011 – 22,581 miles
  • 2010 – 22,247 miles
  • 2009 – 21,647 miles
  • 2008 – 20,120 miles
  • 2007 – 18,814 miles
  • 2006 – 16,655 miles
  • 2005 – 13,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,079 miles
    Test number
    157611114948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,079 miles (+8,541)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,079 miles
    Test number
    392276671902
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    535350111848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,538 miles (+12,468)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    835833493738
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,070 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,070 miles
    Test number
    272431133684
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,070 miles (+10,669)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,070 miles
    Test number
    434254032698
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,401 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,401 miles
    Test number
    490721120817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,482 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    496575978723
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,482 miles (+10,839)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    164398197071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,643 miles (+4,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    138869335653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,679 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    477636566190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,420 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    869827358398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    145393095496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail70,482 miles (+9,673)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    440495061786
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.806 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.37 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 8.16 (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass60,809 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    939664637751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    571522439958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail58,233 miles (+4,288)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    182779458696
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,945 miles (+11,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    107840225007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    245557804079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,106 miles (+13,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    886657904081
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass28,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    149743803441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail28,813 miles (+6,232)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    339803803078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail22,581 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    177975581295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass22,581 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    845715081209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,247 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,247 miles
    Test number
    983884690281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,647 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,647 miles
    Test number
    112283399204
    • NoteRear No Plate deteriorating

  27. Fail21,647 miles (+1,527)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,647 miles
    Test number
    872003799214
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear No Plate deteriorating

  28. Pass20,120 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,120 miles
    Test number
    721688298216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,814 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,814 miles
    Test number
    534222007379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,655 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    173055006308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,897 miles
    Test number
    814783895230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X791 JDV

Does X791 JDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X791 JDV expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X791 JDV?
The MOT on X791 JDV expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X791 JDV done?
X791 JDV was recorded at 132,079 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 5,977 miles a year.
Has X791 JDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 JDV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X791 JDV 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 JDV find?
X791 JDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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