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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

X8 JHWMOT history

X8 JHW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

X8 JHW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,244 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 JHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 JHW was last recorded at 59,244 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,685 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,559 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,244 miles
  • 2025 – 57,685 miles
  • 2024 – 55,943 miles
  • 2023 – 54,291 miles
  • 2022 – 52,818 miles
  • 2021 – 51,268 miles
  • 2020 – 50,349 miles
  • 2019 – 49,156 miles
  • 2018 – 48,376 miles
  • 2017 – 47,357 miles
  • 2016 – 46,194 miles
  • 2015 – 44,097 miles
  • 2014 – 42,207 miles
  • 2013 – 40,034 miles
  • 2012 – 37,156 miles
  • 2011 – 34,425 miles
  • 2010 – 29,551 miles
  • 2009 – 25,476 miles
  • 2008 – 21,816 miles
  • 2007 – 18,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,244 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,244 miles (+1,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    117300558408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,685 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    316207464649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    935671272235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,943 miles (+1,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    867527789212
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,291 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    826715446568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,818 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    458730183120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,268 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    883743061055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,349 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    112816108491
    • 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))

  9. Pass49,156 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    406255127468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking and worn down on inner edge

  10. Pass48,376 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    863015082937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,357 miles (+1,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    976198118596
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are fitted incorrectly(90°) but not dangerous (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass46,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    148914381227
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front pipe area

  13. Fail46,194 miles (+2,097)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    887611778416
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front pipe area

  14. Pass44,097 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    615216766097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to split at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front pipe

  15. Pass42,207 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    519178434211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,034 miles (+2,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,034 miles
    Test number
    337888323432
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass37,156 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    677661652291
    • 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)

  18. Pass34,425 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    357140631208
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.5ml

  19. Fail34,425 miles (+4,874)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    908400231278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.5ml

  20. Pass29,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,551 miles
    Test number
    180615540286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,551 miles (+4,075)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,551 miles
    Test number
    432134440290
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass25,476 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    573293129270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,816 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,816 miles
    Test number
    670574028256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass18,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    653761957294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 JHW

Does X8 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 JHW is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 JHW?
The MOT on X8 JHW is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 JHW done?
X8 JHW was recorded at 59,244 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has X8 JHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 JHW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 JHW 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 JHW find?
X8 JHW passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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