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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X26 EHBMOT history

X26 EHB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

X26 EHB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,430 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 EHB
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
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 EHB was last recorded at 84,430 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,137 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
6,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,430 miles
  • 2025 – 73,158 miles
  • 2024 – 64,354 miles
  • 2023 – 59,312 miles
  • 2022 – 58,522 miles
  • 2020 – 43,953 miles
  • 2019 – 25,406 miles
  • 2017 – 22,816 miles
  • 2016 – 19,385 miles
  • 2015 – 15,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,430 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,430 miles (+293)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,430 miles
    Test number
    573428534003
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,137 miles (+10,979)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    592390040817
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,158 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    114592222075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail73,127 miles (+8,773)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    932668051219
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,354 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    486566005695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,312 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,312 miles
    Test number
    418154295584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,522 miles (+14,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    590715575392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    521642277952
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high

  9. Fail43,953 miles (+17,284)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    480348778076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high

  10. Pass26,669 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    385000922050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,406 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    664695065128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing sign's of cracking on side wall . tyre year (2012 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing sign's of cracking on side wall tyre year (2012 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass22,816 miles (+3,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,816 miles
    Test number
    392369861227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake splash cover corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass19,385 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    19,385 miles
    Test number
    146065233914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,870 miles
    Test number
    772263963186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail15,870 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,870 miles
    Test number
    159361120529
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X26 EHB

Does X26 EHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 EHB is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 EHB?
The MOT on X26 EHB is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 EHB done?
X26 EHB was recorded at 84,430 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,746 miles a year.
Has X26 EHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 EHB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 EHB 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 EHB find?
X26 EHB passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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