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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X797 JARMOT history

X797 JAR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

X797 JAR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
53,573 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 JAR was last recorded at 53,573 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 11,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,340 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,233 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,573 miles
  • 2023 – 42,340 miles
  • 2022 – 37,147 miles
  • 2021 – 33,085 miles
  • 2020 – 31,123 miles
  • 2019 – 28,543 miles
  • 2018 – 19,414 miles
  • 2017 – 18,998 miles
  • 2015 – 13,478 miles
  • 2014 – 13,278 miles
  • 2013 – 13,019 miles
  • 2012 – 12,693 miles
  • 2011 – 12,200 miles
  • 2010 – 11,453 miles
  • 2009 – 10,899 miles
  • 2008 – 10,154 miles
  • 2007 – 9,460 miles
  • 2006 – 8,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,573 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded but not excessive

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,573 miles (+11,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    332410109964
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded but not excessive

  2. Pass42,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    179150546349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,340 miles (+5,193)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    160990889697
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  4. Pass37,147 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    821969898163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    768184289409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail33,085 miles (+1,962)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    101057800000
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip & regrease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    680654419085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail31,123 miles (+2,580)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    843439491337
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,543 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    232303364284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,414 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,414 miles
    Test number
    419961337809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,998 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,998 miles
    Test number
    195899525836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,478 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,478 miles
    Test number
    928530749526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,278 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,278 miles
    Test number
    316563594439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,019 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,019 miles
    Test number
    535700093299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,693 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,693 miles
    Test number
    355378692251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,200 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    12,200 miles
    Test number
    399142591438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,453 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,453 miles
    Test number
    263340500362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,899 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,899 miles
    Test number
    134646599247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,154 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,154 miles
    Test number
    761226598240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,460 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,460 miles
    Test number
    342730807307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,580 miles
    Test number
    682661906312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 JAR

Does X797 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 JAR expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 JAR?
The MOT on X797 JAR expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 JAR done?
X797 JAR was recorded at 53,573 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has X797 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 JAR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X797 JAR 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 X797 JAR find?
X797 JAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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