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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X17 MOSMOT history

X17 MOS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

X17 MOS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
101,648 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 MOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 MOS was last recorded at 101,648 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,330 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,318 miles
Average per year
6,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,648 miles
  • 2025 – 97,330 miles
  • 2024 – 96,184 miles
  • 2022 – 88,950 miles
  • 2021 – 77,999 miles
  • 2020 – 67,490 miles
  • 2019 – 60,448 miles
  • 2018 – 55,222 miles
  • 2017 – 51,016 miles
  • 2016 – 46,246 miles
  • 2015 – 35,914 miles
  • 2014 – 26,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,648 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))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexible joint

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,648 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    386800716559
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexible joint
  2. Fail101,648 miles (+4,318)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    884340548653
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexible joint
  3. Pass97,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    230721105089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,330 miles (+1,146)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    622189453916
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both side (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass96,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    292837966899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail96,184 miles (+7,234)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    244757350577
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass88,950 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    730702534373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,999 miles (+10,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    310559106961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass67,490 miles (+7,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,490 miles
    Test number
    411436521784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass60,448 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    836212371984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,222 miles (+4,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    684486126409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass51,016 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    945262283863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,246 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    414988451778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail46,246 miles (+10,332)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    373305426704
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,914 miles
    Test number
    563324083516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,914 miles (+9,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,914 miles
    Test number
    438674691695
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass26,766 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    177712974272
    • 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)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about X17 MOS

Does X17 MOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 MOS is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 MOS?
The MOT on X17 MOS is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 MOS done?
X17 MOS was recorded at 101,648 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
Has X17 MOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 MOS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 MOS 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 MOS find?
X17 MOS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 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; front exhaust flexible joint broken, and 4 more.

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