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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

C5 BXDMOT history

C5 BXD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

C5 BXD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
64,115 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BXD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BXD was last recorded at 64,115 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 5,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,101 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,014 miles
Average per year
3,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,115 miles
  • 2025 – 59,101 miles
  • 2024 – 57,495 miles
  • 2023 – 52,021 miles
  • 2022 – 46,137 miles
  • 2021 – 42,689 miles
  • 2020 – 38,644 miles
  • 2019 – 33,240 miles
  • 2018 – 27,643 miles
  • 2017 – 24,076 miles
  • 2016 – 18,424 miles
  • 2015 – 15,390 miles
  • 2014 – 14,866 miles
  • 2013 – 12,815 miles
  • 2012 – 8,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,115 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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Slight exhaust blow from exhaust flexible pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,115 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    573059587605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,101 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    575691920295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass57,495 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    478808627482
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail57,495 miles (+5,474)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    259960011285
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass52,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    473920045442
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail52,021 miles (+5,884)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    223253896325
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass46,137 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    391918006252
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail46,137 miles (+3,448)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    988370762372
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,689 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    149322263129
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexible pipe
  10. Fail42,685 miles (+4,041)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,685 miles
    Test number
    281958963456
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexible pipe
  11. Pass38,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    971502890818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,644 miles (+5,404)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    471576483234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass33,240 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,240 miles
    Test number
    969199952159
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail33,240 miles (+5,597)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,240 miles
    Test number
    720691780044
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass27,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    826407103214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,643 miles (+3,567)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    299851501015
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  17. Pass24,076 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,076 miles
    Test number
    864312530345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,424 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    693226892434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,390 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,390 miles
    Test number
    229099685417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,866 miles (+2,051)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,866 miles
    Test number
    679815764298
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre are perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is perished
  21. Pass12,815 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,815 miles
    Test number
    586527073191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    8,736 miles
    Test number
    795376782185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,736 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,736 miles
    Test number
    265755582117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about C5 BXD

Does C5 BXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BXD is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BXD?
The MOT on C5 BXD is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BXD done?
C5 BXD was recorded at 64,115 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
Has C5 BXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BXD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 BXD 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 C5 BXD find?
C5 BXD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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