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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X796 BAMMOT history

X796 BAM is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

X796 BAM green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
95,118 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 BAM was last recorded at 95,118 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 1,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2014: 16,422 miles, lower than 74,475 miles on 10 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,471 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,647 miles
Average per year
3,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,118 miles
  • 2021 – 93,471 miles
  • 2020 – 92,105 miles
  • 2019 – 90,614 miles
  • 2018 – 89,036 miles
  • 2017 – 87,412 miles
  • 2016 – 85,209 miles
  • 2015 – 82,224 miles
  • 2014 – 16,422 miles
  • 2013 – 74,475 miles
  • 2012 – 70,015 miles
  • 2011 – 66,457 miles
  • 2010 – 62,278 miles
  • 2009 – 59,515 miles
  • 2008 – 55,677 miles
  • 2007 – 48,883 miles
  • 2006 – 40,556 miles
  • 2005 – 34,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    857601407136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,118 miles (+1,647)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    191052206297
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,471 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    192976826082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  4. Fail93,458 miles (+1,353)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    400577999444
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    852593508225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,105 miles (+1,491)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    178638991424
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    265705630527
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail90,614 miles (+1,578)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    443870590792
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass89,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    388013199187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,036 miles (+1,624)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    281448973147
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass87,412 miles (+2,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    442623644979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass85,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    575242131408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail85,209 miles (+2,985)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    618948121606
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,224 miles (+65,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    791718951097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass16,422 miles (-58,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,422 miles
    Test number
    726845864251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,475 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,475 miles
    Test number
    497553053294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,015 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    875163842204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,457 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    198972161237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,278 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    322523760466
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass62,278 miles (+2,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    590383660217
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass59,515 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    991171969288
    • 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)

  22. Fail55,677 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    703631868255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass55,677 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    894381468269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,883 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    193563367261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,556 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,556 miles
    Test number
    604918866288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    854263075239
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X796 BAM

Does X796 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 BAM expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 BAM?
The MOT on X796 BAM expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 BAM done?
X796 BAM was recorded at 95,118 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 3,572 miles a year.
Has X796 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 BAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X796 BAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X796 BAM find?
X796 BAM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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