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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S10 XAFMOT history

S10 XAF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

S10 XAF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
169,762 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 XAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 XAF was last recorded at 169,762 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,760 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,762 miles
  • 2024 – 160,805 miles
  • 2023 – 148,719 miles
  • 2022 – 128,680 miles
  • 2021 – 112,709 miles
  • 2020 – 105,313 miles
  • 2019 – 96,726 miles
  • 2018 – 84,850 miles
  • 2017 – 66,552 miles
  • 2016 – 48,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,762 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAdvise NS sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area of suspension, break or seat belt mountingsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,762 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    169,762 miles
    Test number
    364877689336
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise NS sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area of suspension, break or seat belt mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail169,760 miles (+8,955)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,760 miles
    Test number
    725468169361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise NS sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area of suspension, break or seat belt mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,805 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,805 miles
    Test number
    765745803441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail160,801 miles (+12,082)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,801 miles
    Test number
    252122608699
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,719 miles (+20,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,719 miles
    Test number
    346314664458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,680 miles (+15,971)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    872586797085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,709 miles (+7,396)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,709 miles
    Test number
    339650414568
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass105,313 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    235710121147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,726 miles (+11,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    661814940728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,850 miles (+18,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    461645818162
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass66,552 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    854106239376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,335 miles (+17,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    487848032644
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass48,997 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    712029583856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,996 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,996 miles
    Test number
    631794344281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S10 XAF

Does S10 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 XAF expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 XAF?
The MOT on S10 XAF expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 XAF done?
S10 XAF was recorded at 169,762 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 12,538 miles a year.
Has S10 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 XAF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S10 XAF 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 S10 XAF find?
S10 XAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; advise ns sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area of suspension, break or seat belt mountings; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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