Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
X27 MCEMOT history
X27 MCE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 123,379 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X27 MCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X27 MCE was last recorded at 123,379 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,375 miles · 10 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,379 miles
- 2025 – 118,679 miles
- 2024 – 112,170 miles
- 2023 – 104,057 miles
- 2022 – 102,789 miles
- 2021 – 97,369 miles
- 2020 – 87,446 miles
- 2019 – 81,941 miles
- 2018 – 73,157 miles
- 2017 – 65,884 miles
- 2016 – 57,216 miles
- 2014 – 43,848 miles
- 2013 – 34,882 miles
- 2012 – 28,414 miles
- 2011 – 21,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,379 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,379 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 123,379 miles
- Test number
- 472853454695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,375 miles (+4,696)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,375 miles
- Test number
- 597913091880
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass118,679 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 118,679 miles
- Test number
- 744584993898
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail118,679 miles (+6,509)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,679 miles
- Test number
- 290315428789
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass112,170 miles (+9)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 112,170 miles
- Test number
- 812026937530
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to wear
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs, nearside rear suspension coil spring and rear axle starting to rust
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low/ handbrake travel slightly long
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and low on edges/ nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to rust
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose
Fail112,161 miles (+8,104)6 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,161 miles
- Test number
- 771768202420
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to wear
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs, nearside rear suspension coil spring and rear axle starting to rust
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slight leak/ rear exhaust box starting to rust
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low/ handbrake travel slightly long
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and low on edges/ nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose
Pass104,057 miles (+8)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 104,057 miles
- Test number
- 697636818635
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail104,049 miles (+1,260)2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,049 miles
- Test number
- 348198495544
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass102,789 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 102,789 miles
- Test number
- 584370204874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,776 miles (+5,407)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,776 miles
- Test number
- 703702892031
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,369 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 97,369 miles
- Test number
- 169220667380
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail97,369 miles (+9,923)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,369 miles
- Test number
- 118726040830
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,446 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,446 miles
- Test number
- 111712878732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,196 miles (+5,255)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,196 miles
- Test number
- 553536313907
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,941 miles (+8,784)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 81,941 miles
- Test number
- 498099302284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,157 miles (+10)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,157 miles
- Test number
- 421761576478
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Fail73,147 miles (+7,263)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,147 miles
- Test number
- 194773587276
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,884 miles (+8,668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 65,884 miles
- Test number
- 803334291805
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass57,216 miles (+13,368)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 57,216 miles
- Test number
- 534951888119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,848 miles (+8,966)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 43,848 miles
- Test number
- 306736184491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,882 miles (+6,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 34,882 miles
- Test number
- 648685073230
- 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)
Pass28,414 miles (+6,726)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 28,414 miles
- Test number
- 336499672296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 21,688 miles
- Test number
- 565259671259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X27 MCE
- Does X27 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 MCE is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X27 MCE?
- The MOT on X27 MCE is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X27 MCE done?
- X27 MCE was recorded at 123,379 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,831 miles a year.
- Has X27 MCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X27 MCE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on X27 MCE 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 MCE find?
- X27 MCE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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