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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X56 SHHMOT history

X56 SHH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

X56 SHH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,964 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 SHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 SHH was last recorded at 94,964 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 9,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,818 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,146 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,964 miles
  • 2024 – 85,818 miles
  • 2023 – 80,461 miles
  • 2022 – 75,955 miles
  • 2021 – 67,901 miles
  • 2020 – 59,861 miles
  • 2019 – 58,448 miles
  • 2018 – 57,043 miles
  • 2017 – 55,922 miles
  • 2016 – 53,797 miles
  • 2015 – 51,331 miles
  • 2014 – 48,799 miles
  • 2013 – 42,966 miles
  • 2012 – 40,707 miles
  • 2011 – 38,189 miles
  • 2010 – 36,746 miles
  • 2009 – 35,438 miles
  • 2008 – 32,885 miles
  • 2007 – 28,431 miles
  • 2006 – 25,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,964 miles
    Test number
    474098006668
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail94,962 miles (+9,144)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    802275537207
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,818 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    508737941493
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail85,818 miles (+5,357)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    921319760457
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,461 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    866527185105
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail80,459 miles (+4,504)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    208429485679
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass75,955 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    858626413713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,901 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    257268978895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,861 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    337625205090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,448 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,448 miles
    Test number
    171069029393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,043 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    907008854159
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass55,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    798134381758
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail55,922 miles (+2,125)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    236476252627
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass53,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    102646645455
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail53,797 miles (+2,466)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    606082942173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass51,331 miles (+2,532)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    486352625287
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass48,799 miles (+5,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    608080814230
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,966 miles
    Test number
    326561413234
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail42,966 miles (+2,259)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,966 miles
    Test number
    426931813254
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass40,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    569334532219
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail40,707 miles (+2,518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    749994732211
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,189 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    805873921218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,746 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,746 miles
    Test number
    890314120279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,438 miles (+2,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,438 miles
    Test number
    874164729237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,885 miles (+4,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    350375728475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,431 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,431 miles
    Test number
    350707227245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,939 miles
    Test number
    562688136263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 SHH

Does X56 SHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 SHH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X56 SHH?
The MOT on X56 SHH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 SHH done?
X56 SHH was recorded at 94,964 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has X56 SHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 SHH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X56 SHH 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 X56 SHH find?
X56 SHH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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