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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,422 cc

X793 GLFMOT history

X793 GLF is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

X793 GLF green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
133,613 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X793 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X793 GLF was last recorded at 133,613 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,373 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,613 miles
  • 2022 – 123,210 miles
  • 2021 – 123,191 miles
  • 2018 – 123,161 miles
  • 2016 – 116,897 miles
  • 2014 – 91,226 miles
  • 2013 – 80,034 miles
  • 2012 – 75,619 miles
  • 2011 – 71,906 miles
  • 2010 – 65,555 miles
  • 2009 – 62,118 miles
  • 2008 – 57,073 miles
  • 2007 – 54,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,613 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour purple (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour purple (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front lower suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear brake disc orroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,613 miles (+240)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    482337886289
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour purple (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour purple (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,373 miles (+10,163)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    850783262542
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour purple (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour purple (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,210 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,210 miles
    Test number
    445842460623
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers don't always park

  4. Fail123,191 miles (+30)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,191 miles
    Test number
    747026255503
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass123,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    479535075719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc orroded

  6. Fail123,161 miles (+6,264)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    151166895750
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc orroded

  7. Pass116,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    892098144641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox/clutch release bearing

  8. Fail116,896 miles (+25,670)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,896 miles
    Test number
    704689481908
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox/clutch release bearing

  9. Pass91,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    838756744338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail91,226 miles (+7)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    247655844311
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail91,219 miles (+11,185)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    755518724318
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteTrack rod ends incorrectly fitted one forward facing one backward facing

  12. Pass80,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    945480613327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,034 miles (+4,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    256540613385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,619 miles
    Test number
    455027612406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,619 miles (+3,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,619 miles
    Test number
    619127512334
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass71,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    349765911328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,906 miles (+6,351)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    436055311419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass65,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    470599900414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,550 miles (+3,432)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    740499200339
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass62,118 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    484928619447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,073 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    750159098178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,073 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    933039498103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    251314887186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X793 GLF

Does X793 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X793 GLF expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X793 GLF?
The MOT on X793 GLF expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X793 GLF done?
X793 GLF was recorded at 133,613 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has X793 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X793 GLF has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X793 GLF 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 X793 GLF find?
X793 GLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour purple; offside front position lamp incorrect colour purple; offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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