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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

S12 FWNMOT history

S12 FWN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

S12 FWN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
152,511 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 FWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 FWN was last recorded at 152,511 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,250 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,261 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,511 miles
  • 2025 – 149,250 miles
  • 2024 – 144,135 miles
  • 2021 – 137,271 miles
  • 2019 – 109,751 miles
  • 2018 – 94,737 miles
  • 2017 – 85,592 miles
  • 2016 – 76,335 miles
  • 2015 – 65,702 miles
  • 2014 – 54,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Bonnet release stiff.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,511 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,511 miles
    Test number
    956648872711
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,511 miles (+3,261)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,511 miles
    Test number
    967170211422
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,250 miles (+5,115)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,250 miles
    Test number
    281262299081
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,135 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,135 miles
    Test number
    164749691731
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,135 miles (+6,864)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,135 miles
    Test number
    775321027958
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,271 miles (+27,520)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,271 miles
    Test number
    518078620683
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car

  7. Pass109,751 miles (+15,014)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    815593225749
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhausts slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Cross member slightly damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    938880410403
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail94,737 miles (+9,145)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    142269608190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass85,592 miles (+63)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    211812611355
    • AdvisoryBonnet release stiff.
    • AdvisoryFront Front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f daytime running light in op.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear wheel binding.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle bushes starting to perish.

  11. Fail85,529 miles (+9,194)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    937154983656
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release stiff.
    • AdvisoryFront Front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f daytime running light in op.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear wheel binding.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle bushes starting to perish.

  12. Pass76,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    976763110282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,335 miles (+308)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    556764331947
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail76,027 miles (+10,325)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    843824740073
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav/phone holder and air freshner restricting vision (8.3.1b)

  15. Pass65,702 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    496388945127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail65,700 miles (+11,224)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    738617745143
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,476 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    268587224482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

  18. Pass54,476 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    479577224128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Questions about S12 FWN

Does S12 FWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 FWN is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 FWN?
The MOT on S12 FWN is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 FWN done?
S12 FWN was recorded at 152,511 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has S12 FWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 FWN has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 FWN 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 S12 FWN find?
S12 FWN passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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