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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X47 JKUMOT history

X47 JKU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 46,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

X47 JKU green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,019 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 JKU was last recorded at 46,019 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,719 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,300 miles
Average per year
1,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,019 miles
  • 2025 – 37,719 miles
  • 2024 – 30,296 miles
  • 2023 – 22,761 miles
  • 2022 – 19,503 miles
  • 2021 – 19,321 miles
  • 2020 – 19,219 miles
  • 2019 – 18,985 miles
  • 2018 – 18,797 miles
  • 2017 – 18,563 miles
  • 2016 – 18,211 miles
  • 2015 – 17,867 miles
  • 2014 – 17,512 miles
  • 2013 – 17,067 miles
  • 2012 – 16,530 miles
  • 2011 – 16,082 miles
  • 2010 – 15,605 miles
  • 2009 – 14,900 miles
  • 2008 – 14,118 miles
  • 2007 – 13,399 miles
  • 2006 – 12,783 miles
  • 2005 – 12,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,019 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,019 miles (+8,300)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    694367278129
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,719 miles (+7,423)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,719 miles
    Test number
    924637705999
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass30,296 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    30,296 miles
    Test number
    741405498390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,261 miles (+7,500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    486089502293
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass22,761 miles (+3,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    22,761 miles
    Test number
    312294916683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass19,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    19,503 miles
    Test number
    710023084663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,503 miles (+182)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,503 miles
    Test number
    717200071902
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass19,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    766860204601
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  9. Fail19,321 miles (+102)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    247437528026
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  10. Pass19,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,219 miles
    Test number
    907177625604
    • AdvisoryFront brake imballance high at 25%

  11. Fail19,219 miles (+234)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,219 miles
    Test number
    653482675404
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imballance high at 25%

  12. Pass18,985 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,985 miles
    Test number
    935332015616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    534594697143
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance on max limits

  14. Fail18,797 miles (+234)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    824922083684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance on max limits

  15. Pass18,563 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,563 miles
    Test number
    471614791699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,211 miles (+344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,211 miles
    Test number
    289107571455
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance high at 25%

  17. Pass17,867 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,867 miles
    Test number
    836969635425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,512 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,512 miles
    Test number
    426118754213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,067 miles (+537)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,067 miles
    Test number
    705655053211
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront washers poor

  20. Pass16,530 miles (+448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,530 miles
    Test number
    847501262241
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearing limit

  21. Pass16,082 miles (+477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,082 miles
    Test number
    305555861459
    • NoteO/s rear and o/s front tyres getting low

  22. Pass15,605 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,605 miles
    Test number
    612416960283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,900 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    360927869299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,118 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,118 miles
    Test number
    551927468221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,399 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,399 miles
    Test number
    672156157248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,783 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,783 miles
    Test number
    233191466252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,246 miles
    Test number
    352510775425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 JKU

Does X47 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X47 JKU is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X47 JKU?
The MOT on X47 JKU is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X47 JKU done?
X47 JKU was recorded at 46,019 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,605 miles a year.
Has X47 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 JKU has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X47 JKU 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 X47 JKU find?
X47 JKU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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