Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
X20 BRLMOT history
X20 BRL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,267 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,291 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 BRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 BRL was last recorded at 95,267 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 11,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,551 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,716 miles
- Average per year
- 7,291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,267 miles
- 2025 – 83,551 miles
- 2024 – 69,375 miles
- 2023 – 57,791 miles
- 2022 – 52,927 miles
- 2021 – 45,632 miles
- 2020 – 39,068 miles
- 2019 – 32,388 miles
- 2018 – 27,559 miles
- 2017 – 22,926 miles
- 2016 – 19,210 miles
- 2015 – 14,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,267 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,267 miles
- Test number
- 178135764455
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,267 miles (+11,716)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,267 miles
- Test number
- 320111979830
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp not fully secure (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,551 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 83,551 miles
- Test number
- 805355059356
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail83,551 miles (+14,176)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,551 miles
- Test number
- 537211340077
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass69,375 miles (+68)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 69,375 miles
- Test number
- 199955016449
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,307 miles (+11,516)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,307 miles
- Test number
- 319752214376
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,791 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 57,791 miles
- Test number
- 674086657623
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 52,927 miles
- Test number
- 160554220304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,925 miles (+7,293)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,925 miles
- Test number
- 246850886508
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass45,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 45,632 miles
- Test number
- 772335929656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,632 miles (+6,564)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,632 miles
- Test number
- 286655254430
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass39,068 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 39,068 miles
- Test number
- 881598136104
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail39,068 miles (+6,680)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,068 miles
- Test number
- 955965248298
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass32,388 miles (+4,829)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 32,388 miles
- Test number
- 415013463348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,559 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 27,559 miles
- Test number
- 369920255089
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass22,926 miles (+3,716)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 22,926 miles
- Test number
- 699839858296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,210 miles (+4,464)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 19,210 miles
- Test number
- 933242289884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,746 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 14,746 miles
- Test number
- 318213305192
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail14,746 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,746 miles
- Test number
- 418913505147
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about X20 BRL
- Does X20 BRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 BRL is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X20 BRL?
- The MOT on X20 BRL is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X20 BRL done?
- X20 BRL was recorded at 95,267 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,291 miles a year.
- Has X20 BRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 BRL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X20 BRL 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 X20 BRL find?
- X20 BRL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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