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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X27 BDWMOT history

X27 BDW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

X27 BDW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,645 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 BDW was last recorded at 71,645 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 5,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,443 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,202 miles
Average per year
4,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,645 miles
  • 2025 – 66,443 miles
  • 2024 – 61,598 miles
  • 2023 – 56,916 miles
  • 2022 – 53,221 miles
  • 2021 – 49,287 miles
  • 2020 – 46,206 miles
  • 2019 – 41,128 miles
  • 2018 – 34,982 miles
  • 2017 – 29,060 miles
  • 2016 – 22,537 miles
  • 2015 – 17,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,645 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,645 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    895367915614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,443 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    605897418767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,598 miles (+4,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    366012869120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass56,916 miles (+3,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,916 miles
    Test number
    985567706250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass53,221 miles (+3,934)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    555211043727
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass49,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    194363655640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,287 miles (+3,081)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    415560645358
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass46,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    190649814224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail46,206 miles (+5,078)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    642776817235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass41,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    748947952254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail41,128 miles (+6,146)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    456676222923
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass34,982 miles (+5,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    100666299971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brakes slightly binding
  13. Pass29,060 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    868914437741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,537 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,537 miles
    Test number
    916435314912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,877 miles
    Test number
    256153805496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 BDW

Does X27 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 BDW is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 BDW?
The MOT on X27 BDW is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 BDW done?
X27 BDW was recorded at 71,645 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,874 miles a year.
Has X27 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 BDW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on X27 BDW 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 X27 BDW find?
X27 BDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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