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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X796 NKKMOT history

X796 NKK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

X796 NKK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,721 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 NKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 NKK was last recorded at 115,721 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 11,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,784 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,937 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,721 miles
  • 2025 – 103,784 miles
  • 2024 – 98,782 miles
  • 2023 – 95,592 miles
  • 2022 – 93,344 miles
  • 2021 – 86,399 miles
  • 2020 – 81,534 miles
  • 2019 – 78,926 miles
  • 2018 – 75,496 miles
  • 2017 – 69,754 miles
  • 2016 – 65,905 miles
  • 2015 – 61,105 miles
  • 2014 – 58,569 miles
  • 2013 – 56,293 miles
  • 2012 – 53,332 miles
  • 2011 – 51,014 miles
  • 2010 – 48,790 miles
  • 2009 – 45,832 miles
  • 2008 – 43,001 miles
  • 2007 – 40,296 miles
  • 2005 – 36,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,721 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,721 miles
    Test number
    354638521267
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,721 miles (+11,937)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,721 miles
    Test number
    395015258031
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,784 miles (+5,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    936053617992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,782 miles (+3,190)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,782 miles
    Test number
    572405915831
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti-roll bar linkage slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,592 miles (+2,248)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    740787616022
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,344 miles (+6,945)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    964320033338
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,399 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    401355583349
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,399 miles (+4,865)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    418289186298
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,534 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    547263734445
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,926 miles (+3,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    432997554185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,496 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    943606154349
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,496 miles (+5,742)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    446943021762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    145378395098
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail69,752 miles (+3,847)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    223041248949
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass65,905 miles (+4,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    852920505022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  16. Pass61,105 miles (+2,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,105 miles
    Test number
    356547025010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Pass58,569 miles (+2,276)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    868998424079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  18. Pass56,293 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    136302933042
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped in several places

  19. Fail56,288 miles (+2,956)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    969632233054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped in several places

  20. Pass53,332 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    197248712054
    • 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)

  21. Fail53,330 miles (+2,316)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    259257012054
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass51,014 miles (+2,224)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    589258321045
    • NoteBoth front and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn on inner faces
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  23. Pass48,790 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    300021720045
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding on
    • NoteN/s/r disc pads getting low

  24. Fail48,789 miles (+2,957)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,789 miles
    Test number
    301370520018
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding on
    • NoteN/s/r disc pads getting low

  25. Pass45,832 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    393909519055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,001 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    283575018074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,296 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,296 miles
    Test number
    980280837023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    750199535394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 NKK

Does X796 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 NKK is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 NKK?
The MOT on X796 NKK is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 NKK done?
X796 NKK was recorded at 115,721 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has X796 NKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 NKK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X796 NKK 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 X796 NKK find?
X796 NKK passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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