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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

X22 AELMOT history

X22 AEL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

X22 AEL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,197 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X22 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X22 AEL was last recorded at 72,197 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,502 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,695 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,197 miles
  • 2025 – 69,502 miles
  • 2024 – 67,226 miles
  • 2023 – 65,871 miles
  • 2021 – 63,608 miles
  • 2020 – 60,669 miles
  • 2019 – 52,343 miles
  • 2018 – 32,404 miles
  • 2017 – 29,194 miles
  • 2016 – 25,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,197 miles (+2,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    354326305728
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass69,502 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    198729919908
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail69,449 miles (+2,223)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    726657343856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has been run flat Salun 215/40/14 87Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both rear inflated for test (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass67,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    369875568209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,226 miles (+1,355)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    996882553636
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    937856663223
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would advise replacement

  7. Fail65,871 miles (+2,263)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    219713180064
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would advise replacement

  8. Pass63,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    959564457985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever near maximum travel

  9. Fail63,608 miles (+2,939)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    987920584136
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever near maximum travel

  10. Pass60,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    339634110202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,669 miles (+8,326)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    382482691380
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,343 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    162798988806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,335 miles (+19,931)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    405019070893
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass32,404 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    125993186439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,194 miles (+3,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,194 miles
    Test number
    149908436802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass25,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    236890588935
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail25,991 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    632756895348
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X22 AEL

Does X22 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 AEL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X22 AEL?
The MOT on X22 AEL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X22 AEL done?
X22 AEL was recorded at 72,197 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has X22 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X22 AEL has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X22 AEL 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 X22 AEL find?
X22 AEL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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