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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

983 XYBMOT history

983 XYB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

983 XYB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
65,060 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
983 XYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

983 XYB was last recorded at 65,060 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 7,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,795 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,265 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,060 miles
  • 2025 – 57,795 miles
  • 2024 – 52,189 miles
  • 2023 – 46,959 miles
  • 2022 – 41,237 miles
  • 2021 – 40,991 miles
  • 2020 – 40,976 miles
  • 2019 – 40,014 miles
  • 2018 – 37,946 miles
  • 2017 – 31,466 miles
  • 2016 – 28,225 miles
  • 2015 – 23,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,060 miles
    Test number
    206745607274
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

  2. Fail65,060 miles (+7,265)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,060 miles
    Test number
    693420995322
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

  3. Pass57,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    303716276269
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,795 miles (+5,606)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    286738880635
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,189 miles
    Test number
    469037333228
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (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))

  6. Fail52,189 miles (+5,230)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,189 miles
    Test number
    924964887973
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

  7. Pass46,959 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    314794756633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass41,237 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    838971502591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,991 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    753099730018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,976 miles (+962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    819790583505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass40,014 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    523395876732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,946 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,946 miles
    Test number
    519775530534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,506 miles (+5,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    583376340719
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass31,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    465145922301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,465 miles (+3,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    931152710786
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass28,225 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    919722673426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,693 miles
    Test number
    745137713529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 983 XYB

What vehicle is registration 983 XYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 983 XYB on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 983 XYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 983 XYB is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 983 XYB?
The MOT on 983 XYB is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 983 XYB done?
983 XYB was recorded at 65,060 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has 983 XYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 983 XYB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 983 XYB 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 983 XYB find?
983 XYB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; parking brake lever has long travel.

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