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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

X3 XDBMOT history

X3 XDB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

X3 XDB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,337 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 XDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 XDB was last recorded at 96,337 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,739 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,598 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,337 miles
  • 2024 – 88,361 miles
  • 2023 – 80,595 miles
  • 2022 – 73,478 miles
  • 2021 – 67,676 miles
  • 2020 – 66,714 miles
  • 2019 – 62,950 miles
  • 2018 – 58,765 miles
  • 2017 – 52,571 miles
  • 2016 – 41,787 miles
  • 2015 – 31,117 miles
  • 2014 – 22,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,337 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,337 miles (+1,598)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    266644602185
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass94,739 miles (+6,378)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    823623784382
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,361 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,361 miles
    Test number
    544965782954
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail88,361 miles (+7,766)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,361 miles
    Test number
    144506059332
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass80,595 miles (+7,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,595 miles
    Test number
    585867843013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,478 miles (+5,802)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    618467606697
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass67,676 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,676 miles
    Test number
    912341574938
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail67,476 miles (+762)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    842764164693
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,714 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    160293651001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,950 miles (+4,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    630010504023
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,765 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    353953814573
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail58,755 miles (+6,184)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,755 miles
    Test number
    782060395372
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to end travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush badly worn but no excess movement due to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass52,571 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    704896659374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,570 miles (+10,783)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,570 miles
    Test number
    853994397230
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass41,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    835822570994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,787 miles (+10,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    262170313414
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass31,117 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    268407475465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges 185x60x15

  18. Fail31,117 miles (+8,192)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    699587275185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges 185x60x15

  19. Pass22,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    616898294159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,925 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    475648994178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X3 XDB

Does X3 XDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 XDB is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 XDB?
The MOT on X3 XDB is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 XDB done?
X3 XDB was recorded at 96,337 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has X3 XDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 XDB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X3 XDB 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 XDB find?
X3 XDB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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