
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
J66 XMSMOT history
J66 XMS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 97,850 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J66 XMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J66 XMS was last recorded at 97,850 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,850 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,850 miles
- 2025 – 87,905 miles
- 2024 – 80,460 miles
- 2023 – 78,227 miles
- 2022 – 74,745 miles
- 2021 – 67,448 miles
- 2020 – 62,946 miles
- 2019 – 60,375 miles
- 2018 – 59,052 miles
- 2017 – 54,748 miles
- 2016 – 52,198 miles
- 2015 – 49,377 miles
- 2014 – 46,762 miles
- 2012 – 42,260 miles
- 2011 – 38,752 miles
- 2010 – 35,379 miles
- 2009 – 31,076 miles
- 2008 – 27,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 97,850 miles
- Test number
- 816378771903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,850 miles (+9,945)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,850 miles
- Test number
- 976155637740
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass87,905 miles (+7,445)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,905 miles
- Test number
- 979083023579
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Left front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,460 miles (+2,233)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,460 miles
- Test number
- 750085949522
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Right front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords left front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass78,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,227 miles
- Test number
- 974249772119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,226 miles (+3,481)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,226 miles
- Test number
- 197386977191
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass74,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,745 miles
- Test number
- 786656099170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,745 miles (+7,297)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,745 miles
- Test number
- 608641746446
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Pass67,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 67,448 miles
- Test number
- 479717329861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,447 miles (+4,501)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,447 miles
- Test number
- 672423014919
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass62,946 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 62,946 miles
- Test number
- 706122833471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,375 miles (+1,323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,375 miles
- Test number
- 342297298624
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,052 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,052 miles
- Test number
- 127681813838
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
- AdvisoryExhaust back box is corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
Fail59,052 miles (+4,304)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,052 miles
- Test number
- 615966594997
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb ------ Bulb N501 ------- (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
- AdvisoryExhaust back box is corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
Pass54,748 miles (+2,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 54,748 miles
- Test number
- 224517137349
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,198 miles (+2,821)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 52,198 miles
- Test number
- 744328410487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,377 miles (+2,615)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 49,377 miles
- Test number
- 538461455036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,762 miles (+4,502)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 46,762 miles
- Test number
- 747717554030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,260 miles (+3,508)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,260 miles
- Test number
- 238454342236
- NoteEXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED/NOT LEAKING
Pass38,752 miles (+3,373)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 38,752 miles
- Test number
- 445154541258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear suspension bump stops broken
Pass35,379 miles (+4,303)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,379 miles
- Test number
- 223555240208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise cuts o/s/f tyre outer wall
Pass31,076 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,076 miles
- Test number
- 473002639224
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 621902639240
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Pass27,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,534 miles
- Test number
- 973423758255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J66 XMS
- Does J66 XMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 XMS is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J66 XMS?
- The MOT on J66 XMS is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J66 XMS done?
- J66 XMS was recorded at 97,850 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
- Has J66 XMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J66 XMS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on J66 XMS 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 J66 XMS find?
- J66 XMS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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