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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

X8 JXMMOT history

X8 JXM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 76,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

X8 JXM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,378 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 JXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 JXM was last recorded at 76,378 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,211 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
8,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,378 miles
  • 2025 – 76,211 miles
  • 2024 – 62,044 miles
  • 2023 – 40,600 miles
  • 2022 – 30,568 miles
  • 2021 – 25,428 miles
  • 2020 – 23,016 miles
  • 2019 – 16,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,378 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movementRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires to replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires to replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,378 miles (+167)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    472766836931
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,211 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    988384232799
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail76,205 miles (+14,161)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    620437189608
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,044 miles
    Test number
    460666735863
    • AdvisoryBody under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,042 miles (+21,442)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    155588799650
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    856461649438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,600 miles (+10,032)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    959412497310
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass30,568 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    608578320636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass25,428 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    583922935622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,016 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,016 miles
    Test number
    387213411820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass16,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    882520225772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 JXM

Does X8 JXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 JXM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 JXM?
The MOT on X8 JXM is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 JXM done?
X8 JXM was recorded at 76,378 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,575 miles a year.
Has X8 JXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 JXM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 JXM 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 JXM find?
X8 JXM passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush requires to replace, and 7 more.

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