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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,400 cc

X14 JLHMOT history

X14 JLH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

X14 JLH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,606 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 JLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 JLH was last recorded at 132,606 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,654 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,952 miles
Average per year
7,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,606 miles
  • 2025 – 126,654 miles
  • 2024 – 120,047 miles
  • 2023 – 114,861 miles
  • 2022 – 110,911 miles
  • 2021 – 104,726 miles
  • 2020 – 100,727 miles
  • 2019 – 96,494 miles
  • 2018 – 84,167 miles
  • 2017 – 70,859 miles
  • 2016 – 57,820 miles
  • 2015 – 49,476 miles
  • 2014 – 42,349 miles
  • 2013 – 35,442 miles
  • 2012 – 25,354 miles
  • 2011 – 15,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,606 miles (+5,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,606 miles
    Test number
    560447432087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,654 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    410889733526
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail126,654 miles (+6,607)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    256397212692
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    292319457181
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,047 miles (+5,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    746750550924
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,861 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    896114056545
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,861 miles (+3,950)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    481309997583
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,911 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,911 miles
    Test number
    720507474295
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose

  9. Pass104,726 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    769148131774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail104,685 miles (+3,958)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,685 miles
    Test number
    517956086595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass100,727 miles (+118)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    454755005322
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail100,609 miles (+4,115)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,609 miles
    Test number
    860961222196
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass96,494 miles (+12,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,494 miles
    Test number
    206136894980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass84,167 miles (+13,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,167 miles
    Test number
    617014602298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass70,859 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,859 miles
    Test number
    154043878039
    • AdvisoryUnderbody guards fitted preventing full inspection of components

  16. Fail70,601 miles (+12,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,601 miles
    Test number
    925194155731
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody guards fitted preventing full inspection of components

  17. Pass57,820 miles (+8,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    719389024643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass49,476 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,476 miles
    Test number
    318208618344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,349 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    137570344271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,442 miles (+10,088)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,442 miles
    Test number
    968619223239
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCuts in offside front tyre tread
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracked

  21. Pass25,354 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    448050042256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,328 miles
    Test number
    425359741226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X14 JLH

Does X14 JLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X14 JLH is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X14 JLH?
The MOT on X14 JLH is valid until 28 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 JLH done?
X14 JLH was recorded at 132,606 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,874 miles a year.
Has X14 JLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 JLH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X14 JLH 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 JLH find?
X14 JLH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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