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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

SV56 XCJMOT history

SV56 XCJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,021 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SV56 XCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

SV56 XCJ was last recorded at 127,021 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,867 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,154 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,021 miles
  • 2025 – 122,867 miles
  • 2024 – 118,705 miles
  • 2023 – 114,644 miles
  • 2022 – 112,075 miles
  • 2021 – 109,163 miles
  • 2020 – 106,147 miles
  • 2019 – 103,274 miles
  • 2018 – 98,372 miles
  • 2017 – 90,245 miles
  • 2016 – 83,345 miles
  • 2015 – 72,018 miles
  • 2013 – 67,865 miles
  • 2012 – 60,696 miles
  • 2011 – 51,801 miles
  • 2010 – 45,997 miles
  • 2009 – 38,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,021 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking steering (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front 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))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover insecure
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,021 miles (+4,154)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,021 miles
    Test number
    731959849890
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking steering (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  2. Pass122,867 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,867 miles
    Test number
    959234379300
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail122,816 miles (+4,111)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    699062362919
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass118,705 miles (+4,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    969701811774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,644 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,644 miles
    Test number
    486758090551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail114,627 miles (+2,552)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    630811138931
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass112,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    458692172679
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail112,075 miles (+2,912)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    789558645003
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass109,163 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    703267287437
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail109,163 miles (+3,016)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    398337565487
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,147 miles (+2,873)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    219122253065
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,274 miles (+4,902)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,274 miles
    Test number
    611066834773
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass98,372 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    719385620524
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass90,245 miles (+6,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    528429003892
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass83,345 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    129749828404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,325 miles (+11,307)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    451462280648
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass72,018 miles (+4,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    698908215871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,865 miles (+7,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    135394263338
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass60,696 miles (+8,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    207385652385
    • 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)

  20. Pass51,801 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    147531661332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,997 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    561553160329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,994 miles (+7,233)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    512092160318
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    540745269392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SV56 XCJ

Does SV56 XCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SV56 XCJ expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SV56 XCJ?
The MOT on SV56 XCJ expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SV56 XCJ done?
SV56 XCJ was recorded at 127,021 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has SV56 XCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SV56 XCJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SV56 XCJ 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 SV56 XCJ find?
SV56 XCJ failed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 14 more.

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