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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

X26 DMXMOT history

X26 DMX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

X26 DMX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,405 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 DMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 DMX was last recorded at 82,405 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,391 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,405 miles
  • 2024 – 79,754 miles
  • 2023 – 76,740 miles
  • 2022 – 74,134 miles
  • 2021 – 70,735 miles
  • 2020 – 65,297 miles
  • 2019 – 57,665 miles
  • 2018 – 52,143 miles
  • 2017 – 45,805 miles
  • 2016 – 39,698 miles
  • 2015 – 33,913 miles
  • 2014 – 28,245 miles
  • 2013 – 21,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,405 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,405 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    717250924571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,391 miles (+2,637)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    505534784151
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,754 miles (+3,014)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    951218172121
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is Damaged

  4. Pass76,740 miles (+2,606)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,740 miles
    Test number
    799877087716
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    601335895000
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,134 miles (+3,399)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    649978523951
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,735 miles (+5,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    873257986346
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,297 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    566116093038
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,297 miles (+7,632)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    756861622575
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass57,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    831514587765
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  11. Fail57,665 miles (+5,522)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    246594460118
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  12. Pass52,143 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    282303745279
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail52,092 miles (+6,287)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    838399687353
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass45,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    860102448393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,805 miles (+6,107)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    628416450880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass39,698 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,698 miles
    Test number
    311900556503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,650 miles (+5,737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    977202130544
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass33,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,913 miles
    Test number
    755382015198
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail33,913 miles (+5,668)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,913 miles
    Test number
    856502615143
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass28,245 miles (+6,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,245 miles
    Test number
    299113714177
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass21,701 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,701 miles
    Test number
    549320913138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNera/side/front tyre inner and outter edge wearing
    • NoteOff/side/front tyre inner edge wearing

Questions about X26 DMX

Does X26 DMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 DMX is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X26 DMX?
The MOT on X26 DMX is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 DMX done?
X26 DMX was recorded at 82,405 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has X26 DMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 DMX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X26 DMX 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 DMX find?
X26 DMX passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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