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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X8 NEJMOT history

X8 NEJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 45,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X8 NEJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,908 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 NEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 NEJ was last recorded at 45,908 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,666 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,242 miles
Average per year
3,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,908 miles
  • 2025 – 42,666 miles
  • 2024 – 40,206 miles
  • 2023 – 37,319 miles
  • 2021 – 31,465 miles
  • 2020 – 30,009 miles
  • 2019 – 27,444 miles
  • 2018 – 24,127 miles
  • 2017 – 20,399 miles
  • 2016 – 16,154 miles
  • 2015 – 12,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    899900933635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail45,907 miles (+3,241)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,907 miles
    Test number
    890431037658
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass42,666 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    958894149225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass40,206 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    532261867570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,319 miles (+5,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    604754358811
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass31,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    794137367935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail31,465 miles (+1,456)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    501730044334
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass30,009 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    914940942608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished at side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished at side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail30,009 miles (+2,565)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    165289468843
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished at side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished at side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass27,444 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,444 miles
    Test number
    416411792153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,127 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,127 miles
    Test number
    787987482918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,399 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,399 miles
    Test number
    229049012038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,154 miles (+3,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,154 miles
    Test number
    362012897068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass12,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,281 miles
    Test number
    382645318581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 NEJ

Does X8 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 NEJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 NEJ?
The MOT on X8 NEJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 NEJ done?
X8 NEJ was recorded at 45,908 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,070 miles a year.
Has X8 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 NEJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 NEJ 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 NEJ find?
X8 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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