Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc
X18 SMXMOT history
X18 SMX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 72,221 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 SMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 SMX was last recorded at 72,221 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,975 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 246 miles
- Average per year
- 5,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,221 miles
- 2025 – 67,014 miles
- 2024 – 60,810 miles
- 2023 – 51,384 miles
- 2022 – 43,880 miles
- 2021 – 39,728 miles
- 2020 – 31,243 miles
- 2019 – 26,946 miles
- 2018 – 21,978 miles
- 2017 – 17,163 miles
- 2016 – 13,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,221 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,221 miles (+246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 72,221 miles
- Test number
- 231146165809
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail71,975 miles (+4,961)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,975 miles
- Test number
- 509733429714
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass67,014 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 67,014 miles
- Test number
- 110416037667
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (f))
Fail67,008 miles (+6,198)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,008 miles
- Test number
- 989416802720
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass60,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 60,810 miles
- Test number
- 374188382543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,804 miles (+9,420)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,804 miles
- Test number
- 134124770483
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass51,384 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 51,384 miles
- Test number
- 550935972476
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail51,378 miles (+7,498)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,378 miles
- Test number
- 128593805276
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,880 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 43,880 miles
- Test number
- 251917725010
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail43,875 miles (+4,147)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,875 miles
- Test number
- 493839945051
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass39,728 miles (+8,485)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 39,728 miles
- Test number
- 442935286120
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 31,243 miles
- Test number
- 139113814513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,243 miles (+4,297)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,243 miles
- Test number
- 135963113219
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass26,946 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 26,946 miles
- Test number
- 310847894453
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail26,946 miles (+4,968)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,946 miles
- Test number
- 519058927709
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass21,978 miles (+4,815)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 21,978 miles
- Test number
- 313931871251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,163 miles (+3,638)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 17,163 miles
- Test number
- 596814106325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 13,525 miles
- Test number
- 264051178316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 SMX
- Does X18 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 SMX is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 SMX?
- The MOT on X18 SMX is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 SMX done?
- X18 SMX was recorded at 72,221 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
- Has X18 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 SMX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 SMX 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 X18 SMX find?
- X18 SMX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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