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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.

X14 DSB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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))
  16. Pass92,164 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,164 miles
    Test number
    946991878467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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))
  18. 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))
  19. 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))
  20. 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
  21. Pass62,775 miles (+11,470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    496009940643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass40,841 miles (+15,354)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    237170134464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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