
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
X16 DRAMOT history
X16 DRA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 80,869 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 80,869 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X16 DRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 5 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X16 DRA was last recorded at 80,869 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,105 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,764 miles
- Average per year
- 6,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,869 miles
- 2025 – 74,105 miles
- 2024 – 71,916 miles
- 2023 – 69,079 miles
- 2021 – 67,896 miles
- 2020 – 64,362 miles
- 2018 – 57,244 miles
- 2017 – 35,658 miles
- 2016 – 21,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 2 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,869 miles (+6,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 80,869 miles
- Test number
- 919559154020
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,105 miles (+2,189)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 74,105 miles
- Test number
- 701643000946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,916 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 71,916 miles
- Test number
- 879422586014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,891 miles (+2,812)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,891 miles
- Test number
- 846538003537
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass69,079 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 69,079 miles
- Test number
- 664294560352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,896 miles (+77)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 67,896 miles
- Test number
- 467104721347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail67,819 miles (+3,457)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,819 miles
- Test number
- 281821770815
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working x2 (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,362 miles (+7,118)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 64,362 miles
- Test number
- 502351164829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,244 miles (+21,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,244 miles
- Test number
- 253406520153
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass35,658 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 35,658 miles
- Test number
- 877748450602
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak slight
Fail35,658 miles (+13,876)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,658 miles
- Test number
- 666504275041
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak slight
Pass21,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 21,782 miles
- Test number
- 698941769472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X16 DRA
- Does X16 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 DRA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X16 DRA?
- The MOT on X16 DRA 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 X16 DRA done?
- X16 DRA was recorded at 80,869 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,135 miles a year.
- Has X16 DRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X16 DRA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on X16 DRA 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 X16 DRA find?
- X16 DRA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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