Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
X17 JCLMOT history
X17 JCL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,133 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X17 JCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X17 JCL was last recorded at 117,133 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,104 miles · 3 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 7,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,133 miles
- 2025 – 112,387 miles
- 2023 – 105,982 miles
- 2022 – 99,955 miles
- 2021 – 92,678 miles
- 2020 – 82,953 miles
- 2019 – 74,473 miles
- 2018 – 66,074 miles
- 2017 – 55,995 miles
- 2016 – 48,924 miles
- 2015 – 43,389 miles
- 2014 – 33,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,133 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,133 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,133 miles
- Test number
- 919281786007
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,104 miles (+4,717)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,104 miles
- Test number
- 793078547459
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever hits stop limit (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,387 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,387 miles
- Test number
- 257949672834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail112,383 miles (+6,401)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,383 miles
- Test number
- 462907642817
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass105,982 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,982 miles
- Test number
- 483366138228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,979 miles (+6,024)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,979 miles
- Test number
- 617475383257
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,955 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,955 miles
- Test number
- 641272270959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,895 miles (+7,217)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,895 miles
- Test number
- 576512944526
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,678 miles (+9,725)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 92,678 miles
- Test number
- 941767655022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,953 miles (+8,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,953 miles
- Test number
- 246230702055
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass74,473 miles (+8,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,473 miles
- Test number
- 313440347674
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass66,074 miles (+10,079)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 66,074 miles
- Test number
- 270746947529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,995 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,995 miles
- Test number
- 178314859231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail55,992 miles (+7,068)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,992 miles
- Test number
- 241754198483
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass48,924 miles (+5,535)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,924 miles
- Test number
- 202243912832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,389 miles (+10,030)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 43,389 miles
- Test number
- 973511150044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,359 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,359 miles
- Test number
- 777457544299
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X17 JCL
- Does X17 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 JCL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X17 JCL?
- The MOT on X17 JCL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X17 JCL done?
- X17 JCL was recorded at 117,133 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,285 miles a year.
- Has X17 JCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X17 JCL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X17 JCL 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 JCL find?
- X17 JCL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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