
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
X3 XSSMOT history
X3 XSS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 79,045 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 XSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 16 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 XSS was last recorded at 79,045 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,045 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,045 miles
- 2025 – 76,962 miles
- 2024 – 73,600 miles
- 2023 – 69,925 miles
- 2022 – 68,782 miles
- 2021 – 67,575 miles
- 2020 – 66,693 miles
- 2019 – 65,942 miles
- 2018 – 65,429 miles
- 2017 – 62,150 miles
- 2016 – 58,283 miles
- 2015 – 54,856 miles
- 2014 – 51,168 miles
- 2013 – 48,127 miles
- 2012 – 44,676 miles
- 2011 – 32,901 miles
- 2010 – 18,786 miles
- 2009 – 13,638 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension lower spring cups corroded- attention may be required soonRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle - heavy surface corrosion - attention may be required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,045 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 79,045 miles
- Test number
- 148148807014
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension lower spring cups corroded- attention may be required soon
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle - heavy surface corrosion - attention may be required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail79,045 miles (+2,083)1 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,045 miles
- Test number
- 715782331492
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension lower spring cups corroded- attention may be required soon
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle - heavy surface corrosion - attention may be required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,962 miles (+47)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 76,962 miles
- Test number
- 923563990879
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,915 miles (+3,315)5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,915 miles
- Test number
- 991607807942
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped-close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,600 miles (+26)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 73,600 miles
- Test number
- 808190145352
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,574 miles (+3,649)11 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,574 miles
- Test number
- 672451582732
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides not working (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,925 miles (+1,143)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 69,925 miles
- Test number
- 957207493037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,782 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 68,782 miles
- Test number
- 996556473134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,778 miles (+1,203)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,778 miles
- Test number
- 980091563649
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,575 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 67,575 miles
- Test number
- 414360665003
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail67,575 miles (+582)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,575 miles
- Test number
- 395867508632
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,993 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 66,993 miles
- Test number
- 465383721216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,693 miles (+751)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,693 miles
- Test number
- 461011556124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,942 miles (+513)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 65,942 miles
- Test number
- 886095551922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 65,429 miles
- Test number
- 592865001752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,429 miles (+3,279)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,429 miles
- Test number
- 961467029392
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,150 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,150 miles
- Test number
- 691287576085
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on both edges of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail62,150 miles (+3,867)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,150 miles
- Test number
- 778521962447
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on both edges of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass58,283 miles (+3,427)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 58,283 miles
- Test number
- 827219939440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,856 miles (+3,688)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,856 miles
- Test number
- 507776715212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,168 miles (+3,041)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,168 miles
- Test number
- 168246004216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,127 miles (+3,451)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 48,127 miles
- Test number
- 608748313213
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking heavily in between tread
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on both edges of tread
Pass44,676 miles (+11,775)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 44,676 miles
- Test number
- 726868182132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,901 miles (+14,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 32,901 miles
- Test number
- 776170581127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,786 miles (+916)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 18,786 miles
- Test number
- 174074190140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,870 miles (+4,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 17,870 miles
- Test number
- 111110220043
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 13,638 miles
- Test number
- 361418729016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 XSS
- Does X3 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 XSS is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 XSS?
- The MOT on X3 XSS is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 XSS done?
- X3 XSS was recorded at 79,045 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
- Has X3 XSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 XSS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X3 XSS 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 XSS find?
- X3 XSS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.
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