Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc
F12 SMWMOT history
F12 SMW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,721 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F12 SMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F12 SMW was last recorded at 122,721 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 11,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,647 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,074 miles
- Average per year
- 10,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,721 miles
- 2025 – 111,647 miles
- 2024 – 99,979 miles
- 2023 – 80,704 miles
- 2022 – 69,518 miles
- 2021 – 58,372 miles
- 2020 – 51,470 miles
- 2019 – 43,649 miles
- 2018 – 32,957 miles
- 2017 – 26,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,721 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,721 miles (+11,074)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,721 miles
- Test number
- 169547375740
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,647 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 111,647 miles
- Test number
- 958198792194
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,640 miles (+11,661)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,640 miles
- Test number
- 172766822548
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front & o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,979 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,979 miles
- Test number
- 452839212222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,971 miles (+19,267)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,971 miles
- Test number
- 962440337910
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass80,704 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,704 miles
- Test number
- 816860283428
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail80,703 miles (+11,185)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,703 miles
- Test number
- 469857402010
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 69,518 miles
- Test number
- 195868540510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,518 miles (+11,146)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,518 miles
- Test number
- 568265208376
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass58,372 miles (+6,902)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,372 miles
- Test number
- 295236943667
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve clamps corroding (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding front to rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,470 miles (+43)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 51,470 miles
- Test number
- 725644081764
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- 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))
Fail51,427 miles (+7,778)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,427 miles
- Test number
- 867651532575
- MajorExhaust system insecure Rear support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding
Pass43,649 miles (+10,692)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 43,649 miles
- Test number
- 166127436914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corrode and braking up not leaking
- AdvisoryUnder trays covering up under side view
Pass32,957 miles (+6,923)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 32,957 miles
- Test number
- 130001990661
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass26,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 26,034 miles
- Test number
- 848066282839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F12 SMW
- Does F12 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F12 SMW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F12 SMW?
- The MOT on F12 SMW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F12 SMW done?
- F12 SMW was recorded at 122,721 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 10,708 miles a year.
- Has F12 SMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F12 SMW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on F12 SMW 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 F12 SMW find?
- F12 SMW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area; front exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.
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