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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

X17 TAYMOT history

X17 TAY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

X17 TAY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,174 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 TAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
14 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 TAY was last recorded at 71,174 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,197 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,977 miles
Average per year
7,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,174 miles
  • 2025 – 66,197 miles
  • 2024 – 61,463 miles
  • 2023 – 57,531 miles
  • 2022 – 42,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,174 miles
    Test number
    437783130877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,174 miles (+4,977)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,174 miles
    Test number
    175458153663
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    221086503207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,196 miles (+4,733)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    242984907362
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass61,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    766842581023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail61,463 miles (+3,932)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    484491893934
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,531 miles (+14,685)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    105364743618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,846 miles
    Test number
    596909180911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 TAY

Does X17 TAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 TAY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 TAY?
The MOT on X17 TAY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 TAY done?
X17 TAY was recorded at 71,174 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,039 miles a year.
Has X17 TAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 TAY has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 TAY 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 TAY find?
X17 TAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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