Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
X8 GCGMOT history
X8 GCG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 90,093 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 GCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 GCG was last recorded at 90,093 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,090 miles · 2 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,093 miles
- 2025 – 86,645 miles
- 2024 – 84,431 miles
- 2023 – 81,117 miles
- 2021 – 78,887 miles
- 2019 – 69,324 miles
- 2018 – 65,545 miles
- 2017 – 63,282 miles
- 2016 – 56,635 miles
- 2015 – 43,839 miles
- 2014 – 32,267 miles
- 2013 – 24,688 miles
- 2012 – 18,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,093 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,093 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 90,093 miles
- Test number
- 992302626870
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail90,090 miles (+3,445)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,090 miles
- Test number
- 642360770520
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,645 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,645 miles
- Test number
- 221967796322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,431 miles (+3,314)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 84,431 miles
- Test number
- 140828238020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 81,117 miles
- Test number
- 821076186014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,117 miles (+2,230)2 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,117 miles
- Test number
- 510657136613
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 78,887 miles
- Test number
- 951121617012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,887 miles (+6,122)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,887 miles
- Test number
- 912941256841
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass72,765 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,765 miles
- Test number
- 524356062001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,324 miles (+670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,324 miles
- Test number
- 141341010577
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/poor (6.1.2 (a))
Pass68,654 miles (+3,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 68,654 miles
- Test number
- 243941082982
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin badly corroded
Pass65,545 miles (+2,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,545 miles
- Test number
- 235494218938
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
Pass63,282 miles (+6,647)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 63,282 miles
- Test number
- 375811016945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,635 miles (+12,796)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 56,635 miles
- Test number
- 166985825813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,839 miles (+11,572)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 43,839 miles
- Test number
- 858558585124
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,267 miles (+7,579)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 32,267 miles
- Test number
- 776981194196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,688 miles (+6,077)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 24,688 miles
- Test number
- 878806673171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,611 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,611 miles
- Test number
- 247917972112
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X8 GCG
- Does X8 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GCG is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 GCG?
- The MOT on X8 GCG is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 GCG done?
- X8 GCG was recorded at 90,093 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,184 miles a year.
- Has X8 GCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 GCG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X8 GCG 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 GCG find?
- X8 GCG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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