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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.

X8 KCW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass125,751 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass125,751 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,751 miles
    Test number
    782256609940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass38,608 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,608 miles
    Test number
    363309076948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass28,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,062 miles
    Test number
    949173945588
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  16. 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
  17. 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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