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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

X21 XCSMOT history

X21 XCS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 67,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

X21 XCS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,056 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 XCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 XCS was last recorded at 67,056 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 8,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,277 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,779 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,056 miles
  • 2025 – 58,277 miles
  • 2024 – 47,319 miles
  • 2023 – 36,845 miles
  • 2022 – 31,791 miles
  • 2021 – 28,240 miles
  • 2020 – 25,147 miles
  • 2019 – 22,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,056 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,056 miles (+8,779)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    686208197465
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass58,277 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    973057950991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail58,277 miles (+10,958)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    116626399108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass47,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    277545993849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail47,319 miles (+10,474)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    892113389792
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass36,845 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    971034774491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass31,791 miles (+3,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    313542236928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,240 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,240 miles
    Test number
    477290798128
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass25,147 miles (+2,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    305687531008
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
  10. Pass22,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    967281683699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 XCS

Does X21 XCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 XCS is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 XCS?
The MOT on X21 XCS is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 XCS done?
X21 XCS was recorded at 67,056 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has X21 XCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 XCS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X21 XCS 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 X21 XCS find?
X21 XCS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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