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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

X8 HSHMOT history

X8 HSH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

X8 HSH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,050 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 HSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 HSH was last recorded at 81,050 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,866 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,050 miles
  • 2025 – 75,060 miles
  • 2024 – 72,201 miles
  • 2023 – 71,641 miles
  • 2021 – 70,921 miles
  • 2019 – 65,136 miles
  • 2018 – 59,389 miles
  • 2017 – 51,149 miles
  • 2016 – 37,887 miles
  • 2015 – 30,155 miles
  • 2014 – 20,463 miles
  • 2013 – 15,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,050 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slight leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area yet.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,050 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    471225238589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,866 miles (+5,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    951510439159
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass75,060 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    108793992181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,856 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    804640533869
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area yet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,849 miles (+2,648)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    994851135878
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area yet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,201 miles (+560)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,201 miles
    Test number
    494236562133
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,641 miles (+720)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,641 miles
    Test number
    848554026255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel binding slightly during manual checks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components are slightly corroded

  8. Pass70,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,921 miles
    Test number
    152830473128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail70,921 miles (+1,375)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,921 miles
    Test number
    649976774179
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,546 miles (+4,410)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    949586974836
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass65,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    568683784276
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail65,136 miles (+5,747)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    583883963029
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass59,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,389 miles
    Test number
    925629704804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,389 miles (+8,240)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,389 miles
    Test number
    245723448425
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass51,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    258643048273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail51,149 miles (+13,262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    878523611834
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass37,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,887 miles
    Test number
    329139810460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,887 miles (+7,732)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,887 miles
    Test number
    675774528704
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass30,155 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    298688795101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,463 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,463 miles
    Test number
    895160644289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,423 miles
    Test number
    927969874007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,423 miles (+3,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,423 miles
    Test number
    669909574098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass15,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,916 miles
    Test number
    985031503165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,916 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,916 miles
    Test number
    868561203126
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Questions about X8 HSH

Does X8 HSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 HSH is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 HSH?
The MOT on X8 HSH is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 HSH done?
X8 HSH was recorded at 81,050 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has X8 HSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 HSH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 HSH 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 HSH find?
X8 HSH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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