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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X23 TADMOT history

X23 TAD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

X23 TAD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 TAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 TAD was last recorded at 75,565 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,565 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,565 miles
  • 2025 – 73,565 miles
  • 2024 – 70,048 miles
  • 2023 – 64,746 miles
  • 2022 – 59,827 miles
  • 2021 – 53,787 miles
  • 2020 – 51,189 miles
  • 2019 – 45,410 miles
  • 2018 – 39,190 miles
  • 2017 – 32,870 miles
  • 2016 – 25,780 miles
  • 2015 – 17,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Both tyres cracking around tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    856763411993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  2. Fail75,565 miles (+2,000)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    873506627877
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,565 miles
    Test number
    432009096652
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,564 miles (+3,516)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    578650923926
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    298766221609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,048 miles (+5,302)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    204168141843
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    835057674634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,746 miles (+4,919)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    949682582214
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    557978643822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail59,827 miles (+6,040)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    589969096212
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose Bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Asap worn on inner edge 185 60 15 84h nexan (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass53,787 miles (+2,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    676605986799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,189 miles (+5,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,189 miles
    Test number
    362253742819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,410 miles
    Test number
    156698641978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres cracking around tread

  14. Fail45,410 miles (+6,220)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,410 miles
    Test number
    998240954482
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres cracking around tread

  15. Pass39,190 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,190 miles
    Test number
    550384418219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,870 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    579704318884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,780 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,780 miles
    Test number
    413142420647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,969 miles
    Test number
    306828515165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 TAD

Does X23 TAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 TAD is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 TAD?
The MOT on X23 TAD is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 TAD done?
X23 TAD was recorded at 75,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has X23 TAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 TAD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 TAD 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 TAD find?
X23 TAD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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