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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

X8 AJOMOT history

X8 AJO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

X8 AJO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,817 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AJO was last recorded at 68,817 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,805 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,817 miles
  • 2024 – 58,695 miles
  • 2023 – 56,213 miles
  • 2022 – 52,262 miles
  • 2021 – 47,376 miles
  • 2020 – 42,774 miles
  • 2019 – 39,514 miles
  • 2018 – 35,021 miles
  • 2017 – 31,195 miles
  • 2016 – 26,280 miles
  • 2015 – 21,965 miles
  • 2014 – 18,991 miles
  • 2013 – 16,191 miles
  • 2012 – 15,304 miles
  • 2011 – 14,575 miles
  • 2010 – 13,246 miles
  • 2009 – 12,692 miles
  • 2008 – 11,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,817 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre staring to wear on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,817 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    902224586778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,805 miles (+10,110)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    658439124400
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass58,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    716580074297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail58,695 miles (+2,482)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    809697801468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    721428434278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail56,213 miles (+3,951)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    535365337965
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    606278405341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail52,262 miles (+4,886)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    333493118427
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,376 miles (+4,602)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    522821025674
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,774 miles (+3,260)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    612553428381
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread and tread on 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has nail in tread and starting to perish on tread (R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cut on tread and starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass39,514 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    946574604289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre staring to wear on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

  12. Fail39,511 miles (+4,490)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    382595093723
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre staring to wear on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

  13. Pass35,021 miles (+3,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    904697904457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass31,195 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,195 miles
    Test number
    972068908256
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass26,280 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,280 miles
    Test number
    270529149175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,965 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    770788519675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,991 miles (+2,800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,991 miles
    Test number
    119036854326
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge of tread

  18. Fail16,191 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,191 miles
    Test number
    446937943401
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass16,191 miles (+887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,191 miles
    Test number
    866597743359
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail15,304 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,304 miles
    Test number
    318749942397
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread getting low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass15,304 miles (+729)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,304 miles
    Test number
    685689742397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread getting low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass14,575 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,575 miles
    Test number
    575801051363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,246 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,246 miles
    Test number
    152007950342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,692 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,692 miles
    Test number
    590335559307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,359 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,359 miles
    Test number
    432307158476
    • DangerousNearside front tyre deep cut to outer sidewall

Questions about X8 AJO

Does X8 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AJO is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 AJO?
The MOT on X8 AJO is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 AJO done?
X8 AJO was recorded at 68,817 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,360 miles a year.
Has X8 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AJO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 AJO 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 X8 AJO find?
X8 AJO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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