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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

XAP 438MOT history

XAP 438 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

XAP 438 grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,035 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAP 438
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAP 438 was last recorded at 48,035 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,874 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,161 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,035 miles
  • 2025 – 44,874 miles
  • 2024 – 40,200 miles
  • 2023 – 35,473 miles
  • 2022 – 31,374 miles
  • 2021 – 25,414 miles
  • 2020 – 23,109 miles
  • 2019 – 19,476 miles
  • 2018 – 15,793 miles
  • 2017 – 12,840 miles
  • 2016 – 9,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,035 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,035 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    757871395132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,874 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    369542897043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,200 miles (+4,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    145159999105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass35,473 miles (+4,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    210154057960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass31,374 miles (+5,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    31,374 miles
    Test number
    351165577978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lagging behind other side but still passing efficiency
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass25,414 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,414 miles
    Test number
    803911672898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,109 miles (+3,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,109 miles
    Test number
    472197469247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass19,476 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,476 miles
    Test number
    927746631698
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass15,793 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,793 miles
    Test number
    580294964401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,840 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,840 miles
    Test number
    340851237614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,874 miles
    Test number
    551043140339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAP 438

What vehicle is registration XAP 438 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAP 438 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XAP 438 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAP 438 is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAP 438?
The MOT on XAP 438 is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAP 438 done?
XAP 438 was recorded at 48,035 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has XAP 438 ever failed its MOT?
No. XAP 438 has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on XAP 438 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 XAP 438 find?
XAP 438 passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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