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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

X27 RBAMOT history

X27 RBA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

X27 RBA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,924 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 RBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 RBA was last recorded at 89,924 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,922 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,924 miles
  • 2025 – 76,686 miles
  • 2024 – 68,072 miles
  • 2023 – 56,594 miles
  • 2022 – 47,700 miles
  • 2021 – 39,061 miles
  • 2020 – 33,003 miles
  • 2019 – 31,299 miles
  • 2018 – 29,197 miles
  • 2017 – 27,949 miles
  • 2016 – 26,660 miles
  • 2015 – 24,799 miles
  • 2014 – 22,864 miles
  • 2013 – 20,119 miles
  • 2012 – 17,711 miles
  • 2011 – 14,981 miles
  • 2010 – 11,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,924 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (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.

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Advise(wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,924 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    542463194330
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,922 miles (+13,236)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    276957869304
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,686 miles (+8,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    264062398679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    309277899066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,072 miles (+11,478)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    157767005727
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,594 miles
    Test number
    643267228121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,593 miles (+8,893)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    509673443599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass47,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    156701235424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail47,697 miles (+8,636)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,697 miles
    Test number
    939915563484
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,061 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    333515444185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,003 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    352076233652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    487397550875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,299 miles (+2,102)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    386215885691
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass29,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    910861249288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,197 miles (+1,248)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    806522177897
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

  16. Pass27,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    269206792760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,947 miles (+1,287)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,947 miles
    Test number
    448716140821
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished - cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracked at treads

  18. Pass26,660 miles (+1,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,660 miles
    Test number
    788456935221
    • AdvisoryFront wipers - some smearing

  19. Pass24,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,799 miles
    Test number
    780053825565
    • AdvisoryAdvise(wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

  20. Fail24,799 miles (+1,935)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,799 miles
    Test number
    503963122580
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

  21. Pass22,864 miles (+2,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    367162024317
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass20,119 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,119 miles
    Test number
    329155403305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,711 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,711 miles
    Test number
    545672312391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,981 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,981 miles
    Test number
    386490321363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,756 miles
    Test number
    430725410367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 RBA

Does X27 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 RBA is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 RBA?
The MOT on X27 RBA is valid until 15 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 RBA done?
X27 RBA was recorded at 89,924 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
Has X27 RBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 RBA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X27 RBA 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 RBA find?
X27 RBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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