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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X26 AARMOT history

X26 AAR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

X26 AAR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,901 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 AAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 AAR was last recorded at 69,901 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,091 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,810 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,901 miles
  • 2025 – 68,091 miles
  • 2024 – 64,528 miles
  • 2023 – 62,113 miles
  • 2022 – 56,379 miles
  • 2021 – 49,644 miles
  • 2020 – 43,741 miles
  • 2019 – 38,164 miles
  • 2018 – 31,517 miles
  • 2017 – 24,813 miles
  • 2016 – 12,763 miles
  • 2015 – 10,377 miles
  • 2014 – 8,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,901 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear axle (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,901 miles (+1,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,901 miles
    Test number
    163988976502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear axle (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass68,091 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,091 miles
    Test number
    498436465043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,528 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    712716551735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,526 miles (+2,413)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    632956261075
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass62,113 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,113 miles
    Test number
    296124543707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,379 miles (+6,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    119051360529
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,644 miles (+5,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    899697442949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,741 miles (+5,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    935056025304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass38,164 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    840351280955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail38,164 miles (+6,647)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    620429253968
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exh sleeve corroded
  11. Pass31,517 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    144590988305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,813 miles (+12,050)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,813 miles
    Test number
    643090714318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,763 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    12,763 miles
    Test number
    484591356238
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front blades smearing screen)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front tyres wearing close on edge)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear tyres treads cracking)
  14. Pass10,377 miles (+2,311)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,377 miles
    Test number
    757997945134
    • NoteAdvise(front tyres wearing close on edge)
    • NoteAdvise(n,s,f tyre sidewall cut not to cords)
    • NoteAdvise(rear tyres treads cracking )
  15. Pass8,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    8,066 miles
    Test number
    187800054139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 AAR

Does X26 AAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 AAR is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 AAR?
The MOT on X26 AAR is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 AAR done?
X26 AAR was recorded at 69,901 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has X26 AAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 AAR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X26 AAR 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 X26 AAR find?
X26 AAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; service brake binding but not excessively both rear axle; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle.

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