
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc
X793 WNLMOT history
X793 WNL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 163,543 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X793 WNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X793 WNL was last recorded at 163,543 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,503 miles · 19 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 5,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 163,543 miles
- 2023 – 157,426 miles
- 2021 – 151,033 miles
- 2020 – 146,899 miles
- 2019 – 144,214 miles
- 2018 – 141,377 miles
- 2017 – 136,758 miles
- 2016 – 131,815 miles
- 2015 – 130,328 miles
- 2014 – 126,821 miles
- 2013 – 117,618 miles
- 2012 – 107,294 miles
- 2011 – 98,472 miles
- 2010 – 91,947 miles
- 2009 – 83,002 miles
- 2008 – 75,237 miles
- 2007 – 65,945 miles
- 2006 – 61,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine,Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
30 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,543 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 163,543 miles
- Test number
- 200237224439
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine,
Fail163,503 miles (+6,077)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,503 miles
- Test number
- 644932140885
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed bad exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine,
Pass157,426 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 157,426 miles
- Test number
- 599593527066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,416 miles (+6,383)1 dangerous10 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,416 miles
- Test number
- 752083943283
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front, center and rear exhaust all blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody has damage.
- AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle.
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.
Pass151,033 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 151,033 miles
- Test number
- 962555596259
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Fail151,033 miles (+4,134)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,033 miles
- Test number
- 598366101272
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle is running poorly
Pass146,899 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 146,899 miles
- Test number
- 769180571972
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail146,891 miles (+2,677)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,891 miles
- Test number
- 348565576254
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust tail pipe detatched (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass144,214 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,214 miles
- Test number
- 598788372740
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail144,214 miles (+2,837)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,214 miles
- Test number
- 789388770096
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass141,377 miles (+4,619)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 141,377 miles
- Test number
- 302355673680
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass136,758 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 136,758 miles
- Test number
- 542705477139
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail136,758 miles (+4,943)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,758 miles
- Test number
- 714278112063
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass131,815 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 131,815 miles
- Test number
- 753545626942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail131,815 miles (+1,487)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,815 miles
- Test number
- 258431549720
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass130,328 miles (+3,507)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 130,328 miles
- Test number
- 339423525442
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass126,821 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,821 miles
- Test number
- 349744134269
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail126,821 miles (+9,203)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,821 miles
- Test number
- 886743934239
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass117,618 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 117,618 miles
- Test number
- 779994933299
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish
Fail117,617 miles (+10,323)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,617 miles
- Test number
- 789703933261
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish
Pass107,294 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 107,294 miles
- Test number
- 547302142299
- NoteO/S/R Tyre close to wear bars
Fail107,294 miles (+8,822)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,294 miles
- Test number
- 316846632243
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCan't open boot
- NoteO/S/R Tyre close to wear bars
Pass98,472 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 98,472 miles
- Test number
- 719229541215
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront flexy brake pipes starting to perish
Fail98,472 miles (+6,525)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,472 miles
- Test number
- 366129641235
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs in poor condition
- NoteFront flexy brake pipes starting to perish
Pass91,947 miles (+8,945)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 91,947 miles
- Test number
- 624289340293
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteBoth front flexy brake pipes starting to perish
- NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass83,002 miles (+7,765)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 83,002 miles
- Test number
- 314379619414
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NotePower steering belt starting to preshed
Pass75,237 miles (+9,292)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 75,237 miles
- Test number
- 542269048291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 65,945 miles
- Test number
- 104510857269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,945 miles (+4,924)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,945 miles
- Test number
- 803540657262
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass61,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 61,021 miles
- Test number
- 311934036310
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about X793 WNL
- Does X793 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X793 WNL expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X793 WNL?
- The MOT on X793 WNL expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X793 WNL done?
- X793 WNL was recorded at 163,543 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
- Has X793 WNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X793 WNL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on X793 WNL 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 WNL find?
- X793 WNL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak from engine,.
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