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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X1 BAJMOT history

X1 BAJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

X1 BAJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,426 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 BAJ was last recorded at 79,426 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,497 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,929 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,426 miles
  • 2024 – 76,497 miles
  • 2023 – 73,700 miles
  • 2022 – 70,855 miles
  • 2021 – 68,387 miles
  • 2020 – 65,760 miles
  • 2019 – 64,984 miles
  • 2018 – 63,575 miles
  • 2017 – 62,143 miles
  • 2016 – 60,527 miles
  • 2015 – 48,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear indicator dim

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,426 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    241708832487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,497 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    318106969847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,700 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    295028124441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,855 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    952453933827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,387 miles (+2,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    557629549062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,760 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    699163011994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator dim
  7. Fail65,753 miles (+769)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    852501881868
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator dim
  8. Pass64,984 miles (+1,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,984 miles
    Test number
    648296332267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass63,575 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    899009479346
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail63,575 miles (+1,432)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    528203989695
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass62,143 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,143 miles
    Test number
    274101724903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass60,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    119536719554
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but not in view of the road.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail60,527 miles (+11,638)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    822461891371
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but not in view of the road.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass48,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    413296101964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 BAJ

Does X1 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 BAJ is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X1 BAJ?
The MOT on X1 BAJ is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 BAJ done?
X1 BAJ was recorded at 79,426 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has X1 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 BAJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on X1 BAJ 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 X1 BAJ find?
X1 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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