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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X798 CDVMOT history

X798 CDV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

X798 CDV red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
89,039 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 CDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 CDV was last recorded at 89,039 miles on 14 May 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,786 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,039 miles
  • 2025 – 88,786 miles
  • 2022 – 88,609 miles
  • 2020 – 84,716 miles
  • 2019 – 74,424 miles
  • 2018 – 66,027 miles
  • 2017 – 61,724 miles
  • 2016 – 59,925 miles
  • 2015 – 57,236 miles
  • 2014 – 54,589 miles
  • 2013 – 51,527 miles
  • 2012 – 47,918 miles
  • 2011 – 45,178 miles
  • 2010 – 42,785 miles
  • 2009 – 39,494 miles
  • 2008 – 36,435 miles
  • 2007 – 32,919 miles
  • 2006 – 28,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,039 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,039 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    594924166839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,786 miles (+177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    852601895516
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,609 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    635988391907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,716 miles (+10,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,716 miles
    Test number
    432605867917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass74,424 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    256521042474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail74,423 miles (+8,396)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    672088012394
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass66,027 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    727557640463
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  8. Fail65,931 miles (+4,207)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    805518222265
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  9. Pass61,724 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,724 miles
    Test number
    909693411974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,925 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    564974460445
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass57,236 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    519066815241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,234 miles (+2,645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    618325615283
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass54,589 miles (+3,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    529600534217
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass51,527 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    549322233263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,918 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    405173132280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,178 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    335055421262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,785 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    382825730484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,494 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    654706739278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,435 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    943312438290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,919 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,919 miles
    Test number
    823293837289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    641905836295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 CDV

Does X798 CDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X798 CDV is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X798 CDV?
The MOT on X798 CDV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X798 CDV done?
X798 CDV was recorded at 89,039 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has X798 CDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 CDV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on X798 CDV 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 X798 CDV find?
X798 CDV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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