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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

X5 MSWMOT history

X5 MSW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

X5 MSW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,172 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 MSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 MSW was last recorded at 36,172 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,934 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,238 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,172 miles
  • 2025 – 30,934 miles
  • 2024 – 26,316 miles
  • 2023 – 22,961 miles
  • 2022 – 18,780 miles
  • 2021 – 13,954 miles
  • 2020 – 8,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,172 miles
    Test number
    706408272390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,172 miles (+5,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,172 miles
    Test number
    814884218035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  3. Pass30,934 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    783226721895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,316 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    26,316 miles
    Test number
    525491723541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail26,313 miles (+3,352)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    549464945990
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,961 miles
    Test number
    224395439829
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail22,961 miles (+4,181)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,961 miles
    Test number
    435333091353
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass18,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    771496942249
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  9. Fail18,780 miles (+4,826)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    929502986882
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass13,954 miles (+5,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    13,954 miles
    Test number
    129046006945
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass8,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    8,606 miles
    Test number
    133618833169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 MSW

Does X5 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 MSW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 MSW?
The MOT on X5 MSW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 MSW done?
X5 MSW was recorded at 36,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has X5 MSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 MSW has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 MSW 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 X5 MSW find?
X5 MSW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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