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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

X17 GELMOT history

X17 GEL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

X17 GEL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,881 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 GEL was last recorded at 94,881 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,247 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,634 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,881 miles
  • 2025 – 86,247 miles
  • 2023 – 79,032 miles
  • 2022 – 73,304 miles
  • 2021 – 68,844 miles
  • 2020 – 66,196 miles
  • 2019 – 60,383 miles
  • 2018 – 52,765 miles
  • 2017 – 48,727 miles
  • 2016 – 31,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,881 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,881 miles (+8,634)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    808445767117
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  2. Pass86,247 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    681794681626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,032 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    762243286815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,044 miles (+4,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    734066733577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,304 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    988146577146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,844 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    485559935175
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,844 miles (+2,648)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    110301022839
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    174535032349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,195 miles (+5,812)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    254044354935
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    252677934797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail60,383 miles (+7,618)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    943780988961
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass52,765 miles (+4,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    673119318069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edge

  13. Pass48,727 miles (+17,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    116558308366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,109 miles
    Test number
    718375748783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 GEL

Does X17 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 GEL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 GEL?
The MOT on X17 GEL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 GEL done?
X17 GEL was recorded at 94,881 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has X17 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 GEL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X17 GEL 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 X17 GEL find?
X17 GEL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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