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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X796 OFCMOT history

X796 OFC is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

X796 OFC green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,553 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 OFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 OFC was last recorded at 57,553 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,890 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
2,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,553 miles
  • 2025 – 56,890 miles
  • 2024 – 56,004 miles
  • 2023 – 54,255 miles
  • 2022 – 51,751 miles
  • 2021 – 50,082 miles
  • 2020 – 48,459 miles
  • 2019 – 47,220 miles
  • 2018 – 45,674 miles
  • 2017 – 43,727 miles
  • 2016 – 41,241 miles
  • 2015 – 39,955 miles
  • 2014 – 38,372 miles
  • 2013 – 35,678 miles
  • 2012 – 33,636 miles
  • 2011 – 30,910 miles
  • 2010 – 27,548 miles
  • 2009 – 25,639 miles
  • 2008 – 21,965 miles
  • 2007 – 18,942 miles
  • 2006 – 15,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,553 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,553 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    132532970523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass56,890 miles (+886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    841247969190
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass56,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    314858473281
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail56,004 miles (+1,749)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    204084997858
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    296632344690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,255 miles (+2,504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    191021914022
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,751 miles (+1,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    356924354821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,082 miles (+1,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    207010850407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass48,459 miles (+1,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    981538941246
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass47,220 miles (+1,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    224226303862
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass45,674 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    163207499489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,727 miles (+2,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    887176636455
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass41,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    864507696290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows don't open
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail41,241 miles (+1,286)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    434137266572
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows don't open
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass39,955 miles (+1,583)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    289483515157
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  16. Pass38,372 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    998708414181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,678 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,678 miles
    Test number
    348885503101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    505922402179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,636 miles (+2,726)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    648331202180
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass30,910 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    658449961022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass27,548 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    391257020072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,639 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,639 miles
    Test number
    391639609084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,965 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    242926018059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,942 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,942 miles
    Test number
    524386827076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,834 miles
    Test number
    643565826087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 OFC

Does X796 OFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 OFC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 OFC?
The MOT on X796 OFC is valid until 11 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 OFC done?
X796 OFC was recorded at 57,553 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
Has X796 OFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 OFC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X796 OFC 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 OFC find?
X796 OFC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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