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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X22 EMLMOT history

X22 EML is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 54,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

X22 EML white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,134 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X22 EML
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
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X22 EML was last recorded at 54,134 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,133 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,001 miles
Average per year
3,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,134 miles
  • 2025 – 52,133 miles
  • 2024 – 50,898 miles
  • 2023 – 49,810 miles
  • 2022 – 48,836 miles
  • 2021 – 48,230 miles
  • 2020 – 47,157 miles
  • 2019 – 43,062 miles
  • 2018 – 41,291 miles
  • 2016 – 40,049 miles
  • 2015 – 24,246 miles
  • 2014 – 10,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,134 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,134 miles (+2,001)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    485662079993
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass52,133 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,133 miles
    Test number
    815683366552
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass50,898 miles (+1,088)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    878945395154
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass49,810 miles (+974)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    609324844985
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top strut mount slight play
  5. Pass48,836 miles (+606)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    302000419573
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  6. Pass48,230 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    513047180843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass47,157 miles (+4,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    776883230190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass43,062 miles (+1,771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    672787015612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front strut has slight movement in top mount
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
  9. Pass41,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,291 miles
    Test number
    463717486204
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Fail41,291 miles (+1,242)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,291 miles
    Test number
    911364712011
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass40,049 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    348358416103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,034 miles (+10,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    579664061303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/r tyre
  13. Pass24,246 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    167536365103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,091 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,091 miles
    Test number
    356846274160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about X22 EML

Does X22 EML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 EML is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X22 EML?
The MOT on X22 EML is valid until 26 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 EML done?
X22 EML was recorded at 54,134 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,773 miles a year.
Has X22 EML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X22 EML has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on X22 EML 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 EML find?
X22 EML passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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