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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

X17 JSJMOT history

X17 JSJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

X17 JSJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,321 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 JSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 JSJ was last recorded at 127,321 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,427 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,894 miles
Average per year
6,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,321 miles
  • 2024 – 121,427 miles
  • 2023 – 100,978 miles
  • 2022 – 97,424 miles
  • 2021 – 95,586 miles
  • 2020 – 91,829 miles
  • 2018 – 90,113 miles
  • 2017 – 85,261 miles
  • 2016 – 80,943 miles
  • 2015 – 66,424 miles
  • 2014 – 55,439 miles
  • 2013 – 48,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,321 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,321 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,321 miles
    Test number
    279742927887
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail127,321 miles (+5,894)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,321 miles
    Test number
    670023343662
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,427 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    646260697714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,425 miles (+11,582)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    941162361308
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass109,843 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,843 miles
    Test number
    872101540024
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail109,840 miles (+8,862)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    179189982796
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass100,978 miles (+3,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,978 miles
    Test number
    703510460217
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass97,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,424 miles
    Test number
    293514047261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,424 miles (+1,838)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,424 miles
    Test number
    423115301671
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass95,586 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    352763947428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    712356389664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,829 miles (+1,716)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    963506282957
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass90,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    720253548349
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock cover adrift both sides
  14. Fail90,113 miles (+4,852)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    704035630785
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock cover adrift both sides
  15. Pass85,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    750180060010
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail85,261 miles (+4,318)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    599455454929
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass80,943 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    805331732006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,941 miles (+14,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    566349982059
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass66,424 miles (+10,985)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    269366241366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    327615644264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,439 miles (+6,806)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    225875744248
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers worn
  22. Pass48,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    747986543289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 JSJ

Does X17 JSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 JSJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X17 JSJ?
The MOT on X17 JSJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 JSJ done?
X17 JSJ was recorded at 127,321 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,424 miles a year.
Has X17 JSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 JSJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X17 JSJ 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 JSJ find?
X17 JSJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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