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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

X17 XMGMOT history

X17 XMG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

X17 XMG white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,058 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 XMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 XMG was last recorded at 75,058 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,190 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
868 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,058 miles
  • 2025 – 74,190 miles
  • 2024 – 72,863 miles
  • 2023 – 70,775 miles
  • 2022 – 66,851 miles
  • 2021 – 60,003 miles
  • 2020 – 56,979 miles
  • 2019 – 52,873 miles
  • 2018 – 49,036 miles
  • 2017 – 44,252 miles
  • 2016 – 39,168 miles
  • 2015 – 35,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,058 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,058 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,058 miles
    Test number
    231372558275
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail75,055 miles (+865)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    447687982359
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass74,190 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    739450802691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,187 miles (+1,324)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    762450910769
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and camera
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,863 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    624401539697
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,775 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    358196331384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,851 miles (+6,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    472736332603
    • 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))

  8. Pass60,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    787666645504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,003 miles (+3,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    587439006617
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  10. Pass56,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,979 miles
    Test number
    254571750354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  11. Fail56,979 miles (+4,106)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,979 miles
    Test number
    741228074407
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  12. Pass52,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    420363031916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  13. Fail52,873 miles (+3,837)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    760595737456
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  14. Pass49,036 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    539808628890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,252 miles (+5,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    965134182016
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  16. Pass39,168 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    155862238545
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  17. Pass35,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    982704912648
    • 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 XMG

Does X17 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 XMG is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 XMG?
The MOT on X17 XMG is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 XMG done?
X17 XMG was recorded at 75,058 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has X17 XMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 XMG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 XMG 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 XMG find?
X17 XMG passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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