Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
X55 NENMOT history
X55 NEN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 99,924 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X55 NEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X55 NEN was last recorded at 99,924 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,010 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,914 miles
- Average per year
- 5,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,924 miles
- 2025 – 97,010 miles
- 2024 – 84,098 miles
- 2023 – 78,608 miles
- 2022 – 73,498 miles
- 2021 – 68,373 miles
- 2020 – 64,988 miles
- 2019 – 61,139 miles
- 2018 – 55,264 miles
- 2017 – 50,571 miles
- 2016 – 45,436 miles
- 2015 – 38,082 miles
- 2014 – 28,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,924 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 wipers smearing slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,924 miles (+2,914)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 99,924 miles
- Test number
- 781014248148
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,010 miles (+12,912)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 97,010 miles
- Test number
- 242173724400
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,098 miles (+5,490)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 84,098 miles
- Test number
- 108898185116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,608 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 945118539681
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,597 miles (+5,099)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,597 miles
- Test number
- 572432518007
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,498 miles (+7)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,498 miles
- Test number
- 849797065573
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail73,491 miles (+5,118)3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,491 miles
- Test number
- 916133994931
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,373 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 68,373 miles
- Test number
- 670302931155
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,988 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,988 miles
- Test number
- 589473822477
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges
Fail64,981 miles (+3,842)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,981 miles
- Test number
- 879509290908
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
- 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 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheels have slight bind
Pass61,139 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 61,139 miles
- Test number
- 853509258863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,116 miles (+5,852)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,116 miles
- Test number
- 693206953311
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass55,264 miles (+4,693)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 55,264 miles
- Test number
- 908422259245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass50,571 miles (+5,135)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 50,571 miles
- Test number
- 579986581811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge
Pass45,436 miles (+7,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 45,436 miles
- Test number
- 515798844184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass38,082 miles (+9,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,082 miles
- Test number
- 705457444769
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre has a nail
Pass28,989 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,989 miles
- Test number
- 407210554271
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES .
Questions about X55 NEN
- Does X55 NEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 NEN is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X55 NEN?
- The MOT on X55 NEN is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X55 NEN done?
- X55 NEN was recorded at 99,924 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
- Has X55 NEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X55 NEN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on X55 NEN 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 X55 NEN find?
- X55 NEN passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.
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