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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X27 MHWMOT history

X27 MHW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

X27 MHW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,452 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 MHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 MHW was last recorded at 75,452 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,932 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,520 miles
Average per year
4,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,452 miles
  • 2025 – 70,932 miles
  • 2024 – 69,798 miles
  • 2023 – 65,604 miles
  • 2022 – 62,469 miles
  • 2021 – 58,662 miles
  • 2020 – 51,420 miles
  • 2019 – 47,646 miles
  • 2018 – 42,680 miles
  • 2017 – 39,641 miles
  • 2016 – 35,172 miles
  • 2015 – 31,319 miles
  • 2014 – 26,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,452 miles (+4,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,452 miles
    Test number
    460341765556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    176251086875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail70,932 miles (+1,134)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    541184909229
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass69,798 miles (+4,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    452027080433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass65,604 miles (+3,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    173422088605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,469 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,469 miles
    Test number
    302929275212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass58,662 miles (+7,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    641917182584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass51,420 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    707778966241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,646 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    618157973388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,680 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    337442962297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,641 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,641 miles
    Test number
    756517943191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,172 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    585785348939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,319 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    428914494801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    557125144215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 MHW

Does X27 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 MHW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 MHW?
The MOT on X27 MHW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 MHW done?
X27 MHW was recorded at 75,452 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
Has X27 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 MHW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X27 MHW 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 MHW find?
X27 MHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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