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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

X23 ARKMOT history

X23 ARK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

X23 ARK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,991 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 ARK was last recorded at 66,991 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,008 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,983 miles
Average per year
7,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,991 miles
  • 2025 – 59,008 miles
  • 2024 – 50,897 miles
  • 2023 – 40,058 miles
  • 2022 – 31,173 miles
  • 2021 – 21,544 miles
  • 2019 – 11,142 miles
  • 2018 – 9,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,991 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,991 miles (+7,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    970408673725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass59,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    601065597517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,008 miles (+8,111)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    876165070037
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,897 miles (+10,839)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    313852744753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,058 miles (+8,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,058 miles
    Test number
    904783329236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking present within treaded area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges very close to limit, cracking also present with treaded area. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass31,173 miles (+9,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    825097816819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass21,544 miles (+10,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,544 miles
    Test number
    776051135382
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass11,142 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,142 miles
    Test number
    287041668974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    9,912 miles
    Test number
    555145894602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about X23 ARK

Does X23 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 ARK is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 ARK?
The MOT on X23 ARK is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 ARK done?
X23 ARK was recorded at 66,991 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
Has X23 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 ARK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 ARK 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 X23 ARK find?
X23 ARK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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