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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

X792 BALMOT history

X792 BAL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

X792 BAL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,973 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X792 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X792 BAL was last recorded at 118,973 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,580 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
3,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,973 miles
  • 2024 – 118,580 miles
  • 2023 – 117,913 miles
  • 2022 – 116,698 miles
  • 2021 – 115,697 miles
  • 2020 – 114,387 miles
  • 2019 – 113,151 miles
  • 2018 – 111,487 miles
  • 2017 – 110,136 miles
  • 2016 – 107,924 miles
  • 2015 – 106,824 miles
  • 2014 – 105,131 miles
  • 2013 – 103,104 miles
  • 2012 – 101,397 miles
  • 2011 – 98,813 miles
  • 2010 – 96,849 miles
  • 2009 – 89,442 miles
  • 2008 – 80,162 miles
  • 2007 – 71,948 miles
  • 2006 – 60,230 miles
  • 2005 – 47,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,973 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,973 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,973 miles
    Test number
    105189408659
    • 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))

  2. Pass118,580 miles (+667)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    593634451079
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,913 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    934070342912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,698 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    363352885151
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail116,698 miles (+1,001)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    588624260021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,697 miles (+1,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    178504564695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,387 miles (+1,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    775061094753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,151 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    508431143780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail113,151 miles (+1,664)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    980009413981
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass111,487 miles (+1,351)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    340659569872
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass110,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    185590450937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail110,136 miles (+2,212)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    390146864759
    • FailureNearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Drum has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass107,924 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    341179972894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass106,824 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    123746267190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,131 miles (+2,027)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    227211434307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTemporary repai to catalytic converter

  16. Pass103,104 miles (+1,707)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    567864103396
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer starting to shell and corrode
    • NoteBoth front brake disc backing plates in poor condition
    • NoteBrake servo pipe in poor condition starting to perish

  17. Pass101,397 miles (+2,584)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,397 miles
    Test number
    155305902396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc back sheild plates corroded
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to rip at ends
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to distort and perish

  18. Pass98,813 miles (+1,964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    459022201403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

  19. Pass96,849 miles (+7,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    400103930327
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass89,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    484802529376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,442 miles (+9,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    534182129320
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass80,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    494563908491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,162 miles (+8,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    210973208352
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass71,948 miles (+11,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    772176617383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,230 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    322475116368
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass60,230 miles (+12,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    942435916328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    450156225404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X792 BAL

Does X792 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X792 BAL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X792 BAL?
The MOT on X792 BAL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X792 BAL done?
X792 BAL was recorded at 118,973 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,568 miles a year.
Has X792 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X792 BAL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X792 BAL 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 X792 BAL find?
X792 BAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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