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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

DS 4711MOT history

DS 4711 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

DS 4711 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,943 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 4711
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 4711 was last recorded at 55,943 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,655 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,288 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,943 miles
  • 2025 – 54,655 miles
  • 2024 – 53,170 miles
  • 2023 – 51,065 miles
  • 2022 – 48,641 miles
  • 2021 – 46,491 miles
  • 2020 – 44,054 miles
  • 2019 – 41,885 miles
  • 2018 – 39,294 miles
  • 2017 – 36,147 miles
  • 2016 – 33,217 miles
  • 2015 – 20,658 miles
  • 2014 – 19,125 miles
  • 2013 – 17,156 miles
  • 2012 – 15,062 miles
  • 2011 – 12,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,943 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,943 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    503417644354
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass54,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    114274607310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail54,655 miles (+1,485)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    176070020445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass53,170 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    945958838003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass51,065 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    246892745984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,641 miles (+2,150)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    119467327945
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass46,491 miles (+2,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    777213708752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass44,054 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    715384570750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,038 miles (+2,153)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    311427928269
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass41,885 miles (+2,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    733864155709
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass39,294 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,294 miles
    Test number
    553802974540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,147 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,147 miles
    Test number
    365850811106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,130 miles (+2,913)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    884274158146
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass33,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,217 miles
    Test number
    773957888084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail33,217 miles (+12,559)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,217 miles
    Test number
    452986334459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass20,658 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    244763212016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,125 miles (+1,969)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,125 miles
    Test number
    186895314388
    • NoteO/s mirror indicator lense slightly cracked
    • NoteSlight play at both front anti roll bar links

  18. Fail17,156 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,156 miles
    Test number
    406897013372
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass17,156 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,156 miles
    Test number
    528277313383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,062 miles (+2,325)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,062 miles
    Test number
    807727822371
    • NoteO/s mirror indicator lense slightly cracked
    • NoteSlight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link

  21. Fail12,737 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    528866521357
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass12,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    887896721345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 4711

What vehicle is registration DS 4711 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 4711 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2008. 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 DS 4711 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 4711 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 4711?
The MOT on DS 4711 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 4711 done?
DS 4711 was recorded at 55,943 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has DS 4711 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 4711 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on DS 4711 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 DS 4711 find?
DS 4711 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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