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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

X8 ROCMOT history

X8 ROC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

X8 ROC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,656 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ROC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ROC was last recorded at 66,656 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,122 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,656 miles
  • 2025 – 66,122 miles
  • 2024 – 63,628 miles
  • 2023 – 60,850 miles
  • 2022 – 56,985 miles
  • 2021 – 52,030 miles
  • 2020 – 47,100 miles
  • 2019 – 46,613 miles
  • 2018 – 44,714 miles
  • 2017 – 42,770 miles
  • 2016 – 40,554 miles
  • 2015 – 37,991 miles
  • 2014 – 34,808 miles
  • 2013 – 30,830 miles
  • 2012 – 28,158 miles
  • 2011 – 25,053 miles
  • 2010 – 21,336 miles
  • 2009 – 19,016 miles
  • 2008 – 16,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,656 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,656 miles (+534)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    791917638508
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass66,122 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    543422563459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,628 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    747062008589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,850 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    861821950039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,849 miles (+3,864)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    805267301585
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    272276820651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,985 miles (+4,955)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    528755224129
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass52,030 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    718256322707
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail52,026 miles (+4,926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    669695669190
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass47,100 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,100 miles
    Test number
    285287350655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,087 miles (+474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    521332597324
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,613 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,613 miles
    Test number
    615947006468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,714 miles
    Test number
    568284817087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,714 miles (+1,944)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,714 miles
    Test number
    651963940221
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers and sat nav holder (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear deep cracks on wall
    • AdvisorySump gasket leaking oil

  15. Pass42,770 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    529089886456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,554 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,554 miles
    Test number
    430905886160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,991 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    897056105126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,808 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    276235104437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,830 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    987817623111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,158 miles (+3,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,158 miles
    Test number
    289452842141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass25,053 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,053 miles
    Test number
    966035041172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,336 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,336 miles
    Test number
    263329330153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,016 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,016 miles
    Test number
    503254959163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,508 miles
    Test number
    823891048151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 ROC

Does X8 ROC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ROC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ROC?
The MOT on X8 ROC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ROC done?
X8 ROC was recorded at 66,656 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has X8 ROC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ROC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 ROC 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 ROC find?
X8 ROC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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