Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
X8 VJWMOT history
X8 VJW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 105,252 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 VJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 VJW was last recorded at 105,252 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 13,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,540 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,712 miles
- Average per year
- 6,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,252 miles
- 2025 – 91,540 miles
- 2024 – 81,107 miles
- 2023 – 72,883 miles
- 2022 – 66,935 miles
- 2021 – 60,707 miles
- 2020 – 56,519 miles
- 2019 – 51,413 miles
- 2018 – 42,358 miles
- 2017 – 31,568 miles
- 2016 – 27,034 miles
- 2015 – 24,856 miles
- 2014 – 22,551 miles
- 2013 – 19,143 miles
- 2012 – 15,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,252 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 105,252 miles
- Test number
- 385155450392
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,252 miles (+13,712)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,252 miles
- Test number
- 690782211831
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,540 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 91,540 miles
- Test number
- 527854374809
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
Fail91,540 miles (+10,433)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,540 miles
- Test number
- 367328735040
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
Pass81,107 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,107 miles
- Test number
- 152258065150
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass72,883 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 72,883 miles
- Test number
- 527939810471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,935 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 66,935 miles
- Test number
- 261816924306
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail66,935 miles (+6,228)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,935 miles
- Test number
- 536676937015
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,707 miles (+4,188)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 60,707 miles
- Test number
- 523399624298
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,519 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 56,519 miles
- Test number
- 926886992670
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded/breaking up.
Pass51,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,413 miles
- Test number
- 916749546779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,413 miles (+9,055)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,413 miles
- Test number
- 668692400629
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass42,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,358 miles
- Test number
- 971439603152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,358 miles (+10,790)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,358 miles
- Test number
- 128704776952
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass31,568 miles (+4,534)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 31,568 miles
- Test number
- 479325663049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,034 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 27,034 miles
- Test number
- 631513029206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,856 miles (+2,305)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,856 miles
- Test number
- 986858065131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,551 miles (+3,408)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 22,551 miles
- Test number
- 256458044400
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,143 miles (+3,870)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 19,143 miles
- Test number
- 175138263154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,273 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 15,273 miles
- Test number
- 478529152140
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAll four tyres showing signs of perishing / cracks between tread blocks
Questions about X8 VJW
- Does X8 VJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 VJW is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 VJW?
- The MOT on X8 VJW is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 VJW done?
- X8 VJW was recorded at 105,252 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,418 miles a year.
- Has X8 VJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 VJW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on X8 VJW 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 VJW find?
- X8 VJW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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