
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
X8 KCWMOT history
X8 KCW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,751 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 KCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 8 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 KCW was last recorded at 125,751 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,153 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,598 miles
- Average per year
- 10,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,751 miles
- 2025 – 119,092 miles
- 2024 – 111,117 miles
- 2023 – 98,383 miles
- 2022 – 84,718 miles
- 2021 – 68,543 miles
- 2019 – 38,608 miles
- 2018 – 34,351 miles
- 2017 – 28,062 miles
- 2016 – 20,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside any prescribed areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,751 miles (+1,598)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,751 miles
- Test number
- 782256609940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,153 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 124,153 miles
- Test number
- 879146922543
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded outside any prescribed areas
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail124,127 miles (+5,035)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,127 miles
- Test number
- 389502910496
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded outside any prescribed areas
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,092 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,092 miles
- Test number
- 443966758857
- AdvisoryNearside Bonnet release lever inside cab, broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm end has slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm end has slight play.
Fail119,091 miles (+7,974)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,091 miles
- Test number
- 441211236950
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Bonnet release lever inside cab, broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm end has slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm end has slight play.
Pass111,117 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 111,117 miles
- Test number
- 765862402714
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail111,117 miles (+12,734)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,117 miles
- Test number
- 609716767256
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass98,383 miles (+13,665)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 98,383 miles
- Test number
- 242427556216
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass84,718 miles (+16,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 84,718 miles
- Test number
- 750141762612
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,543 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 68,543 miles
- Test number
- 560632431312
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Fail68,543 miles (+29,935)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,543 miles
- Test number
- 408398883287
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Pass38,608 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,608 miles
- Test number
- 363309076948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,351 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 34,351 miles
- Test number
- 692963697827
- MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail34,351 miles (+6,289)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,351 miles
- Test number
- 754181053031
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass28,062 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 28,062 miles
- Test number
- 949173945588
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Fail28,062 miles (+7,180)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,062 miles
- Test number
- 577768618225
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Pass20,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 20,882 miles
- Test number
- 622656279483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 KCW
- Does X8 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 KCW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 KCW?
- The MOT on X8 KCW is valid until 20 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 KCW done?
- X8 KCW was recorded at 125,751 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 10,403 miles a year.
- Has X8 KCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 KCW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X8 KCW 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 KCW find?
- X8 KCW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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