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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

AP57 XKUMOT history

AP57 XKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,050 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AP57 XKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AP57 XKU was last recorded at 123,050 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,083 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,967 miles
Average per year
5,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,050 miles
  • 2025 – 118,083 miles
  • 2024 – 113,682 miles
  • 2023 – 112,357 miles
  • 2022 – 108,111 miles
  • 2021 – 97,765 miles
  • 2020 – 91,929 miles
  • 2019 – 81,767 miles
  • 2018 – 68,941 miles
  • 2017 – 65,973 miles
  • 2016 – 63,469 miles
  • 2015 – 57,546 miles
  • 2014 – 52,217 miles
  • 2013 – 46,360 miles
  • 2012 – 42,131 miles
  • 2011 – 37,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,050 miles
    Test number
    769539480403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,050 miles (+4,967)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,050 miles
    Test number
    621170484395
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,083 miles
    Test number
    209364304827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,083 miles (+4,401)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,083 miles
    Test number
    940908168692
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,682 miles (+1,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,682 miles
    Test number
    916079190055
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension

  6. Pass112,357 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,357 miles
    Test number
    196014297449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,335 miles (+4,224)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    455336385419
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass108,111 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    662031675813
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail108,111 miles (+10,346)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    359170871513
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,765 miles (+5,836)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,765 miles
    Test number
    575609928223
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  11. Pass91,929 miles (+10,162)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    352562532333
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside/suspension/steering and brake components

  12. Pass81,767 miles (+12,826)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    475864819648
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass68,941 miles (+134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,941 miles
    Test number
    768786093846
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail68,807 miles (+2,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    769102624593
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass65,973 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,973 miles
    Test number
    229162162654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

  16. Pass63,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    391382599603
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm rear bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops split

  17. Fail63,469 miles (+5,923)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    645119814160
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm rear bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops split

  18. Pass57,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    106458415123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail57,546 miles (+5,329)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    497358415109
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass52,217 miles (+5,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    855409314111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop split

  21. Pass46,360 miles (+4,229)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    406320123146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

  22. Pass42,131 miles (+4,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    446502202148
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass37,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,722 miles
    Test number
    549913721111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AP57 XKU

Does AP57 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AP57 XKU is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on AP57 XKU?
The MOT on AP57 XKU is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AP57 XKU done?
AP57 XKU was recorded at 123,050 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,613 miles a year.
Has AP57 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AP57 XKU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on AP57 XKU 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 AP57 XKU find?
AP57 XKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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