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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

X4 EBMMOT history

X4 EBM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

X4 EBM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,155 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 EBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 EBM was last recorded at 103,155 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 9,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,931 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,224 miles
Average per year
6,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,155 miles
  • 2024 – 93,931 miles
  • 2023 – 86,435 miles
  • 2022 – 76,870 miles
  • 2021 – 70,130 miles
  • 2020 – 64,769 miles
  • 2019 – 57,679 miles
  • 2018 – 49,302 miles
  • 2017 – 42,427 miles
  • 2016 – 37,031 miles
  • 2015 – 29,186 miles
  • 2014 – 22,574 miles
  • 2013 – 17,593 miles
  • 2012 – 13,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,155 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,155 miles (+9,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,155 miles
    Test number
    625071191101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,931 miles (+7,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,931 miles
    Test number
    156210827422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,435 miles (+9,565)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    310310953537
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,870 miles (+6,740)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,870 miles
    Test number
    871745027771
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass70,130 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    687407158811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,128 miles (+5,359)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    776674500303
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,769 miles (+7,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    460873040866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    795249812564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail57,679 miles (+8,377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    452124889241
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass49,302 miles (+6,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    647311442895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ,uneven wear on pads,n/s 70%worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & inner edge worn 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, back box delaminating

  11. Pass42,427 miles (+5,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    391901187490
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,031 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    417835076944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,186 miles (+6,612)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    618566055109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,574 miles
    Test number
    216050764452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,547 miles (+4,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    849750564134
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass17,593 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,593 miles
    Test number
    677051263182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,886 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,886 miles
    Test number
    669684292170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass13,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,886 miles
    Test number
    859704092125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 EBM

Does X4 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X4 EBM expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X4 EBM?
The MOT on X4 EBM expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X4 EBM done?
X4 EBM was recorded at 103,155 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 6,770 miles a year.
Has X4 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 EBM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X4 EBM 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 X4 EBM find?
X4 EBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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