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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

X53 DENMOT history

X53 DEN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

X53 DEN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,546 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X53 DEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X53 DEN was last recorded at 91,546 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,134 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
3,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,546 miles
  • 2024 – 89,134 miles
  • 2023 – 86,844 miles
  • 2022 – 84,785 miles
  • 2021 – 81,722 miles
  • 2020 – 79,026 miles
  • 2019 – 77,503 miles
  • 2018 – 75,165 miles
  • 2017 – 72,330 miles
  • 2016 – 69,334 miles
  • 2015 – 65,526 miles
  • 2014 – 61,480 miles
  • 2013 – 57,180 miles
  • 2012 – 52,859 miles
  • 2011 – 47,751 miles
  • 2010 – 42,371 miles
  • 2009 – 36,386 miles
  • 2008 – 29,589 miles
  • 2007 – 22,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,546 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,546 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    260703243706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,134 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,134 miles
    Test number
    235566104390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,844 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    554226107477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,785 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    640969325806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,722 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    575940408624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,026 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    110441249178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,503 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    892955744405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,165 miles (+2,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    669667938851
    • 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))
  9. Pass72,330 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    783326681369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,334 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    369963144261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,526 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    423915477354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,480 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    369603944374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,180 miles (+4,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    479275343334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass52,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    326767542381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,859 miles (+5,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    128487342319
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail47,751 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    435228641364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass47,751 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    467178641389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,371 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,371 miles
    Test number
    470709540444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,386 miles (+6,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    320600959336
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass29,589 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    410012158323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,442 miles
    Test number
    350331257359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X53 DEN

Does X53 DEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X53 DEN is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X53 DEN?
The MOT on X53 DEN is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X53 DEN done?
X53 DEN was recorded at 91,546 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,839 miles a year.
Has X53 DEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X53 DEN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on X53 DEN 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 X53 DEN find?
X53 DEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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