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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X14 MHSMOT history

X14 MHS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

X14 MHS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,788 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 MHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 MHS was last recorded at 77,788 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,317 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,471 miles
Average per year
4,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,788 miles
  • 2025 – 70,317 miles
  • 2024 – 62,837 miles
  • 2023 – 57,622 miles
  • 2022 – 54,439 miles
  • 2021 – 53,148 miles
  • 2019 – 49,831 miles
  • 2018 – 47,577 miles
  • 2017 – 43,376 miles
  • 2016 – 38,445 miles
  • 2015 – 27,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,788 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,788 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    827880628504
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail77,788 miles (+7,471)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    367086129714
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass70,317 miles (+62)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,317 miles
    Test number
    152225873935
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail70,255 miles (+7,418)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,255 miles
    Test number
    458246788736
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,837 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    261831643628
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing bald & tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing bald & tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail62,837 miles (+5,215)1 repaired3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    890726899851
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing bald & tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing bald & tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass57,622 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    849812484613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,439 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,439 miles
    Test number
    444498321339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    296240964400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,148 miles (+3,317)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    400252949188
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass49,831 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    864347335353
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure

  12. Pass47,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    840586443479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,577 miles (+4,201)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    417149530392
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass43,376 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    573443727969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,445 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    645847675158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,927 miles
    Test number
    966222085024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X14 MHS

Does X14 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X14 MHS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X14 MHS?
The MOT on X14 MHS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X14 MHS done?
X14 MHS was recorded at 77,788 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,529 miles a year.
Has X14 MHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 MHS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X14 MHS 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 MHS find?
X14 MHS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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