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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X1 COVMOT history

X1 COV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

X1 COV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,664 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 COV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 COV was last recorded at 123,664 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,664 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,664 miles
  • 2025 – 114,710 miles
  • 2024 – 104,319 miles
  • 2023 – 94,913 miles
  • 2022 – 87,259 miles
  • 2021 – 80,390 miles
  • 2020 – 71,130 miles
  • 2019 – 61,073 miles
  • 2018 – 49,724 miles
  • 2017 – 38,465 miles
  • 2016 – 27,003 miles
  • 2015 – 14,665 miles
  • 2014 – 5,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,664 miles
    Test number
    789049708871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,664 miles (+8,954)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,664 miles
    Test number
    481934868911
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,710 miles (+10,391)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,710 miles
    Test number
    350339639630
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass104,319 miles (+9,406)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    411007944743
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,913 miles (+7,654)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    880588079467
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,259 miles (+6,869)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,259 miles
    Test number
    873145996570
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    823245825544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Defective

  8. Fail80,390 miles (+9,260)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    802034873720
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Defective

  9. Pass71,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    191692211930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,130 miles (+10,057)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    158919425930
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  11. Pass61,073 miles (+11,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    191744093949
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension struts weeping slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  12. Pass49,724 miles (+11,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    908896018461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLow tread on the outer edge of the nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front mac pherson strut is leaking

  13. Pass38,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    746654579256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres persihed

  14. Fail38,465 miles (+11,462)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    353204237548
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres persihed

  15. Pass27,003 miles (+12,338)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,003 miles
    Test number
    632614645157
    • Dangerous2 nails in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  16. Pass14,665 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    14,665 miles
    Test number
    159717758598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail5,422 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,422 miles
    Test number
    167350634265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass5,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    5,422 miles
    Test number
    975350034202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 COV

Does X1 COV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 COV is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 COV?
The MOT on X1 COV is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 COV done?
X1 COV was recorded at 123,664 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,885 miles a year.
Has X1 COV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 COV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 COV 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 COV find?
X1 COV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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