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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

X4 TAMMOT history

X4 TAM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X4 TAM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,110 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 TAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 TAM was last recorded at 67,110 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,557 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,553 miles
Average per year
4,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,110 miles
  • 2025 – 62,557 miles
  • 2024 – 57,501 miles
  • 2023 – 52,353 miles
  • 2022 – 47,059 miles
  • 2021 – 43,559 miles
  • 2020 – 39,152 miles
  • 2019 – 34,611 miles
  • 2018 – 29,483 miles
  • 2017 – 24,248 miles
  • 2016 – 19,865 miles
  • 2015 – 16,341 miles
  • 2014 – 13,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,110 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    680481253173
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,110 miles (+4,553)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    386674981783
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,557 miles (+5,056)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    236408812835
    • MinorNearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass57,501 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    293845044007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,481 miles (+5,128)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    177356330878
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,353 miles (+5,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,353 miles
    Test number
    349992117665
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,059 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,059 miles
    Test number
    411374324977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,559 miles (+4,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,559 miles
    Test number
    366226326121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    360265825900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Fail39,152 miles (+4,541)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    859947683348
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass34,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,611 miles
    Test number
    677573961429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  12. Fail34,611 miles (+5,128)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,611 miles
    Test number
    418529211616
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  13. Pass29,483 miles (+5,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,483 miles
    Test number
    204862347037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass24,248 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,248 miles
    Test number
    488887575471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,865 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,865 miles
    Test number
    221305805772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,341 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,341 miles
    Test number
    846503248754
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre cracking due to age

  17. Pass13,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,700 miles
    Test number
    157762864200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 TAM

Does X4 TAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 TAM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 TAM?
The MOT on X4 TAM is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 TAM done?
X4 TAM was recorded at 67,110 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,439 miles a year.
Has X4 TAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 TAM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 TAM 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 TAM find?
X4 TAM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated, and 4 more.

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