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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S27 XAJMOT history

S27 XAJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

S27 XAJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,925 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 XAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 XAJ was last recorded at 82,925 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 3,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,389 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,536 miles
Average per year
5,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,925 miles
  • 2025 – 79,389 miles
  • 2024 – 73,078 miles
  • 2023 – 67,995 miles
  • 2022 – 62,632 miles
  • 2021 – 56,331 miles
  • 2020 – 50,674 miles
  • 2019 – 41,917 miles
  • 2018 – 36,145 miles
  • 2017 – 31,705 miles
  • 2016 – 21,264 miles
  • 2015 – 18,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,925 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,925 miles (+3,536)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    826649225673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass79,389 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    562303765050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,078 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    967666899563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,054 miles (+5,059)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    272203727521
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass67,995 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    543103196017
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged
  6. Fail67,995 miles (+5,363)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    700232495176
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged
  7. Pass62,632 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    847343211362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,331 miles (+5,657)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,331 miles
    Test number
    738462980982
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass50,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,674 miles
    Test number
    189348269718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,674 miles (+8,757)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,674 miles
    Test number
    286087646342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass41,917 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,917 miles
    Test number
    873528825301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,145 miles
    Test number
    604745772930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail36,145 miles (+4,440)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,145 miles
    Test number
    461912721762
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass31,705 miles (+10,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,705 miles
    Test number
    963297325655
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass21,264 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,264 miles
    Test number
    659684124049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,125 miles
    Test number
    959872955177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 XAJ

Does S27 XAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 XAJ is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 XAJ?
The MOT on S27 XAJ is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 XAJ done?
S27 XAJ was recorded at 82,925 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,880 miles a year.
Has S27 XAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 XAJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S27 XAJ 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 S27 XAJ find?
S27 XAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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