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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X798 MKOMOT history

X798 MKO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 85,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

X798 MKO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
85,815 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 MKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 MKO was last recorded at 85,815 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,812 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,815 miles
  • 2024 – 83,385 miles
  • 2023 – 77,280 miles
  • 2022 – 76,963 miles
  • 2021 – 76,436 miles
  • 2020 – 76,312 miles
  • 2019 – 74,992 miles
  • 2018 – 73,623 miles
  • 2017 – 72,521 miles
  • 2016 – 71,158 miles
  • 2015 – 69,679 miles
  • 2014 – 68,095 miles
  • 2013 – 66,226 miles
  • 2012 – 63,185 miles
  • 2011 – 58,586 miles
  • 2010 – 53,805 miles
  • 2009 – 50,268 miles
  • 2008 – 46,831 miles
  • 2007 – 42,452 miles
  • 2006 – 36,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,815 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front both perished in tread (tyres)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,815 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    775028739482
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail85,812 miles (+2,427)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    856457793301
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass83,385 miles (+6,105)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    993672763536
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,280 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    383144017018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    800421172814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,963 miles (+527)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    720042474679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,436 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,436 miles
    Test number
    475574694302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    418176620458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,311 miles (+1,319)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    123323012416
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass74,992 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    926710543661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    368031672792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,623 miles (+1,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    963782356584
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass72,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,521 miles
    Test number
    377648022139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail72,521 miles (+1,363)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,521 miles
    Test number
    377407819624
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,158 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    585680945596
    • AdvisoryFront both perished in tread (tyres)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,158 miles (+1,479)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    735097397035
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront both perished in tread (tyres)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,679 miles
    Test number
    157753665454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,679 miles (+1,584)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,679 miles
    Test number
    946983065004
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass68,095 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,095 miles
    Test number
    119623124489
    • NoteCondensation in o/s/f headlamp

  20. Fail68,095 miles (+1,869)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,095 miles
    Test number
    187472424081
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s/f headlamp

  21. Pass66,226 miles (+3,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    905281653081
    • NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust box and centre/rear exhaust join

  22. Pass63,185 miles (+4,599)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    685766512020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter skin of rear exhast box rusted through

  23. Pass58,586 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    548270611077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  24. Fail58,586 miles (+4,781)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    619370011055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  25. Fail53,805 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    830007020079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage to o/s mirror glass
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  26. Pass53,805 miles (+3,537)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    861047420024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage to o/s mirror glass
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  27. Fail50,268 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    602198229076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass50,268 miles (+3,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    773858829016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail46,831 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    352524028023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass46,831 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    754534828022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  31. Pass42,452 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,452 miles
    Test number
    251394827072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass36,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    623231236059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 MKO

Does X798 MKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 MKO expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 MKO?
The MOT on X798 MKO expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 MKO done?
X798 MKO was recorded at 85,815 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has X798 MKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 MKO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X798 MKO 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 MKO find?
X798 MKO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both sides; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, and 3 more.

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