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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

X26 MCHMOT history

X26 MCH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

X26 MCH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,665 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 MCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 MCH was last recorded at 120,665 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 11,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,002 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,663 miles
Average per year
11,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,665 miles
  • 2025 – 109,002 miles
  • 2024 – 97,764 miles
  • 2023 – 86,997 miles
  • 2022 – 75,421 miles
  • 2021 – 61,758 miles
  • 2020 – 53,360 miles
  • 2019 – 45,653 miles
  • 2018 – 26,375 miles
  • 2017 – 22,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    142471092240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,665 miles (+11,663)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    786961476592
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,002 miles
    Test number
    866969479772
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Fail108,999 miles (+11,235)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,999 miles
    Test number
    685101620797
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Pass97,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    614464811304
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail97,764 miles (+10,767)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    388980403885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass86,997 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    318816870260
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre 2m
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3.5m

  8. Fail86,995 miles (+11,574)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    177418493899
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre 2m
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3.5m

  9. Pass75,421 miles (+13,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,421 miles
    Test number
    701332986164
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on edges and on 3.5m

  10. Pass61,758 miles (+8,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    145594931984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    976388768028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail53,359 miles (+7,706)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    500805964814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS Sensor Wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever mounting bolt loose
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel

  13. Pass45,653 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,653 miles
    Test number
    494120545529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,651 miles (+19,276)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    532578295327
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass26,375 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    704412327088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,291 miles
    Test number
    939676990884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 MCH

Does X26 MCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 MCH is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 MCH?
The MOT on X26 MCH is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 MCH done?
X26 MCH was recorded at 120,665 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 11,138 miles a year.
Has X26 MCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 MCH has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 MCH 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 MCH find?
X26 MCH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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