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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

X1 TGNMOT history

X1 TGN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

X1 TGN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,753 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 TGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 TGN was last recorded at 135,753 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,742 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,753 miles
  • 2025 – 128,491 miles
  • 2024 – 117,108 miles
  • 2023 – 108,110 miles
  • 2022 – 104,958 miles
  • 2020 – 100,911 miles
  • 2019 – 94,809 miles
  • 2018 – 85,230 miles
  • 2017 – 75,102 miles
  • 2016 – 61,091 miles
  • 2015 – 42,764 miles
  • 2014 – 32,885 miles
  • 2013 – 20,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,753 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,753 miles
    Test number
    597947212839
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

  2. Fail135,742 miles (+7,251)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,742 miles
    Test number
    234324959274
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass128,491 miles (+11,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    958687271821
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,108 miles (+8,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,108 miles
    Test number
    686866404503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,110 miles
    Test number
    155684966804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail108,110 miles (+3,152)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,110 miles
    Test number
    654974654143
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,958 miles (+4,047)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    273509444880
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass100,911 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    604029083659
    • 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))

  9. Fail100,899 miles (+6,090)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    194908264481
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass94,809 miles (+9,579)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,809 miles
    Test number
    837065838507
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDPF light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Pass85,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,230 miles
    Test number
    581039014245
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

  12. Fail85,230 miles (+10,128)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,230 miles
    Test number
    729251454283
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

  13. Pass75,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    632390909706
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail75,102 miles (+14,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    635963003418
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass61,091 miles (+18,327)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    279699202714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,764 miles
    Test number
    475848675008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,764 miles (+9,879)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,764 miles
    Test number
    997938175013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass32,885 miles (+12,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    969374494034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass20,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,610 miles
    Test number
    308013263026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail20,610 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,610 miles
    Test number
    308223263036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X1 TGN

Does X1 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 TGN is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 TGN?
The MOT on X1 TGN is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 TGN done?
X1 TGN was recorded at 135,753 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,613 miles a year.
Has X1 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 TGN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 TGN 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 TGN find?
X1 TGN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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