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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

X17 RJSMOT history

X17 RJS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

X17 RJS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,441 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 RJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 RJS was last recorded at 86,441 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,437 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,441 miles
  • 2025 – 79,161 miles
  • 2024 – 74,800 miles
  • 2023 – 69,747 miles
  • 2022 – 64,356 miles
  • 2021 – 58,276 miles
  • 2020 – 49,890 miles
  • 2019 – 42,982 miles
  • 2018 – 37,701 miles
  • 2017 – 37,459 miles
  • 2016 – 36,066 miles
  • 2015 – 33,651 miles
  • 2014 – 31,275 miles
  • 2013 – 27,898 miles
  • 2012 – 23,763 miles
  • 2011 – 19,285 miles
  • 2010 – 14,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,441 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,441 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    933327372007
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail86,437 miles (+7,276)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    137516600142
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel zero effort. (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side zero effort. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust heat shield. !!! (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass79,161 miles (+4,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    185465258040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,800 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    779486525379
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail74,706 miles (+4,959)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    510454428687
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass69,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    361664276009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,743 miles (+5,387)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    229715169936
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass64,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    150942901120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,351 miles (+6,075)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    859344859315
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass58,276 miles (+8,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,276 miles
    Test number
    533087254160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass49,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    165237615392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,886 miles (+6,904)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,886 miles
    Test number
    348621854423
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass42,982 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,982 miles
    Test number
    492183226917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,701 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    847267681623
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Fail37,698 miles (+239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    461215307726
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass37,459 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,459 miles
    Test number
    774957451285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,066 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,066 miles
    Test number
    491508951730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,061 miles (+2,410)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,061 miles
    Test number
    884839160434
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass33,651 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    748050765187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,275 miles (+3,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    907226954134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass27,898 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    395406453184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,763 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,763 miles
    Test number
    518339052167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,285 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,285 miles
    Test number
    138160561100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,496 miles
    Test number
    282282060118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 RJS

Does X17 RJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 RJS is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 RJS?
The MOT on X17 RJS is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 RJS done?
X17 RJS was recorded at 86,441 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has X17 RJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 RJS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 RJS 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 RJS find?
X17 RJS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part..

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