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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X796 SKEMOT history

X796 SKE is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

X796 SKE yellow Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
109,266 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 SKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 SKE was last recorded at 109,266 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 2,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2009: 78,105 miles, lower than 129,191 miles on 19 Feb 2008.
  • 26 Mar 2010: 68,980 miles, lower than 78,105 miles on 11 Mar 2009.

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
107,124 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,142 miles
Average per year
780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,266 miles
  • 2024 – 107,124 miles
  • 2023 – 104,472 miles
  • 2022 – 103,705 miles
  • 2020 – 103,644 miles
  • 2019 – 103,413 miles
  • 2018 – 100,553 miles
  • 2017 – 97,136 miles
  • 2016 – 93,373 miles
  • 2015 – 91,184 miles
  • 2014 – 87,855 miles
  • 2013 – 83,320 miles
  • 2012 – 75,654 miles
  • 2011 – 71,659 miles
  • 2010 – 68,980 miles
  • 2009 – 78,105 miles
  • 2008 – 129,191 miles
  • 2007 – 113,586 miles
  • 2006 – 94,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between backbox and centre section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front fogs inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant looks very weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,266 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    4735979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,124 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    3210223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,472 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    782566694085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,705 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    838169317565
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp images poor

  5. Fail103,703 miles (+59)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,703 miles
    Test number
    766214673253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  6. Pass103,644 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,644 miles
    Test number
    198184224089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between backbox and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fogs inop
    • AdvisoryCoolant looks very weak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Fail103,630 miles (+217)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,630 miles
    Test number
    862253343383
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing x2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between backbox and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fogs inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front poor beam image
    • AdvisoryCoolant looks very weak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass103,413 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    423274482156
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass100,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,553 miles
    Test number
    679585952110
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail100,553 miles (+3,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,553 miles
    Test number
    294573414935
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass97,136 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,136 miles
    Test number
    704256389792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail97,110 miles (+3,737)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    116574116226
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass93,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    725123805645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,373 miles (+2,189)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    102704440828
    • FailureEmissions not tested engine overheated (7.3.A.1)

  15. Pass91,184 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,184 miles
    Test number
    325271015459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,183 miles (+3,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    358970215482
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass87,855 miles (+4,535)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    478012404253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front spotlamp damaged
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split but clearing screen
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass83,320 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    646210523234
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine oily
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Fail83,319 miles (+7,665)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    597869113238
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine oily
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass75,654 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    778996192068
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting rubber broken, exhaust still secure
    • NoteN/s/r disc outer face slightly corroded

  21. Fail75,654 miles (+3,995)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    427806692020
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting rubber broken, exhaust still secure
    • NoteN/s/r disc outer face slightly corroded

  22. Pass71,659 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    357689281052
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront pipe exhaust rubber split

  23. Fail71,658 miles (+2,678)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,658 miles
    Test number
    556799481020
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront pipe exhaust rubber split

  24. Pass68,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    974555880061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,980 miles (-9,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    922615580039
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass78,105 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    511420279081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre on legal limit

  27. Fail78,105 miles (-51,086)4 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    642610579051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre on legal limit

  28. Pass129,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    151770558001
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail129,191 miles (+15,605)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    983900758092
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass113,586 miles (+19,298)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    113,586 miles
    Test number
    884707127039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass94,288 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    682167026060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail93,940 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    923391926022
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Questions about X796 SKE

Does X796 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 SKE expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 SKE?
The MOT on X796 SKE expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 SKE done?
X796 SKE was recorded at 109,266 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 780 miles a year.
Has X796 SKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 SKE has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X796 SKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X796 SKE find?
X796 SKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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