
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
X14 DSBMOT history
X14 DSB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,110 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X14 DSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 8 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X14 DSB was last recorded at 159,110 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,110 miles · 22 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,110 miles
- 2025 – 148,761 miles
- 2024 – 139,968 miles
- 2023 – 128,404 miles
- 2022 – 123,478 miles
- 2021 – 111,592 miles
- 2019 – 104,649 miles
- 2018 – 92,164 miles
- 2017 – 73,624 miles
- 2016 – 62,775 miles
- 2015 – 51,305 miles
- 2014 – 40,841 miles
- 2013 – 25,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced
Major3 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,110 miles
- Test number
- 404724641246
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,110 miles (+10,349)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,110 miles
- Test number
- 676505395200
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,761 miles (+8,793)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 148,761 miles
- Test number
- 210842949458
- AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt deteriorated
- AdvisoryHand brake lever travel slightly long
- AdvisoryHead lamp beam patterns deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease & in poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake performance slightly poor
Pass139,968 miles (+7)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 139,968 miles
- Test number
- 960598563043
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,961 miles (+1)3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,961 miles
- Test number
- 620761176101
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,960 miles (+6)7 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,960 miles
- Test number
- 727835844574
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine + ESP Light Came On During Emissions Test But Went Off When Vehicle Was Restarted After Test (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInduction Leak - Airbox To Throttle Body
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,954 miles (+167)7 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,954 miles
- Test number
- 353838093174
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail139,787 miles (+11,383)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,787 miles
- Test number
- 446305639718
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass128,404 miles (+30)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 128,404 miles
- Test number
- 729257350796
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen stone chips have been repaired (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail128,374 miles (+4,896)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,374 miles
- Test number
- 946772717161
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass123,478 miles (+4,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,478 miles
- Test number
- 526682635270
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,220 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 119,220 miles
- Test number
- 819966402177
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail119,220 miles (+7,628)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,220 miles
- Test number
- 565248644376
- MajorNearside 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))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,592 miles (+6,943)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,592 miles
- Test number
- 948254835110
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass104,649 miles (+12,485)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,649 miles
- Test number
- 735604444609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass92,164 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 92,164 miles
- Test number
- 946991878467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,161 miles (+3,058)2 major3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,161 miles
- Test number
- 976830992645
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass89,103 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 89,103 miles
- Test number
- 208573005369
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail89,103 miles (+15,479)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,103 miles
- Test number
- 400201593756
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass73,624 miles (+10,849)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,624 miles
- Test number
- 699320383887
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock has a light misting of oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low close to limit and perished
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass62,775 miles (+11,470)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,775 miles
- Test number
- 496009940643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,305 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,305 miles
- Test number
- 775426745195
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,300 miles (+10,459)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,300 miles
- Test number
- 858056445131
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,841 miles (+15,354)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,841 miles
- Test number
- 237170134464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,487 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 25,487 miles
- Test number
- 239140043462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X14 DSB
- Does X14 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X14 DSB is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X14 DSB?
- The MOT on X14 DSB is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X14 DSB done?
- X14 DSB was recorded at 159,110 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 10,143 miles a year.
- Has X14 DSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X14 DSB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on X14 DSB 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 X14 DSB find?
- X14 DSB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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