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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,595 cc

X3 HARMOT history

X3 HAR is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

X3 HAR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,516 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 HAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 HAR was last recorded at 132,516 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,527 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,989 miles
Average per year
7,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,516 miles
  • 2025 – 124,527 miles
  • 2024 – 117,797 miles
  • 2023 – 114,714 miles
  • 2022 – 105,676 miles
  • 2021 – 103,150 miles
  • 2020 – 97,345 miles
  • 2019 – 88,212 miles
  • 2017 – 66,918 miles
  • 2016 – 60,608 miles
  • 2015 – 59,648 miles
  • 2014 – 54,801 miles
  • 2013 – 40,683 miles
  • 2012 – 33,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,516 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    246422309170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail132,516 miles (+7,989)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    725923377102
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass124,527 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,527 miles
    Test number
    957816889090
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  4. Fail124,527 miles (+6,730)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,527 miles
    Test number
    252894984964
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  5. Pass117,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    905762623992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,797 miles (+3,083)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    687907829011
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,714 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,714 miles
    Test number
    695738209654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test

  8. Fail114,714 miles (+9,038)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,714 miles
    Test number
    398556748306
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test

  9. Pass105,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    505492985540
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test

  10. Fail105,647 miles (+2,497)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    747168676884
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test

  11. Pass103,150 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    313485056342
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail103,142 miles (+5,797)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,142 miles
    Test number
    507514709763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass97,345 miles (+9,133)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,345 miles
    Test number
    118366137738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,212 miles (+21,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    793115955014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass66,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    291718120449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,918 miles (+6,310)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    711525076783
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side rear tyre worn out of shape

  17. Pass60,608 miles (+960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    543748063457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  18. Pass59,648 miles (+4,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    165063485134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

  19. Pass54,801 miles (+14,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    388656304409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass40,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,683 miles
    Test number
    798282813226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,683 miles (+7,172)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,683 miles
    Test number
    358690413447
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass33,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,511 miles
    Test number
    247175802318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X3 HAR

Does X3 HAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 HAR is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 HAR?
The MOT on X3 HAR is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 HAR done?
X3 HAR was recorded at 132,516 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
Has X3 HAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 HAR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 HAR 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 X3 HAR find?
X3 HAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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