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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 1,900 cc

S15 TMYMOT history

S15 TMY is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 110,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S15 TMY yellow Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,953 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 TMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 TMY was last recorded at 110,953 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,953 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,953 miles
  • 2024 – 108,440 miles
  • 2023 – 104,802 miles
  • 2022 – 102,046 miles
  • 2021 – 98,174 miles
  • 2020 – 96,097 miles
  • 2019 – 90,193 miles
  • 2018 – 88,815 miles
  • 2017 – 88,114 miles
  • 2016 – 87,123 miles
  • 2015 – 85,321 miles
  • 2014 – 83,311 miles
  • 2013 – 81,652 miles
  • 2012 – 79,687 miles
  • 2011 – 77,379 miles
  • 2010 – 71,075 miles
  • 2009 – 60,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,953 miles
  • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust box corroded and looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rackRecorded 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.

  • Slight bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin in rusty condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    215051936864
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust box corroded and loose
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  2. Fail110,953 miles (+2,513)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    813152826697
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust box corroded and loose
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  3. Pass108,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,440 miles
    Test number
    554126955152
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin in rusty condition
    • AdvisorySight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes

  4. Fail108,440 miles (+3,638)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,440 miles
    Test number
    879182269729
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin in rusty condition
    • AdvisorySight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes

  5. Pass104,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    193579083919
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

  6. Fail104,802 miles (+2,756)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    637305823155
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

  7. Pass102,046 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    255139157963
    • AdvisorySmall split in n/s cv gaitor

  8. Pass98,174 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    339644239744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,166 miles (+2,069)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    166012223472
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass96,097 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    427503897427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,080 miles (+5,887)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    256530991499
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    217199593530
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail90,193 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    534522478329
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    389751221127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,815 miles (+701)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    967906963681
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass88,114 miles (+991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    295616852376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in n\s and o\s rack ends

  17. Pass87,123 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    874473820478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    911039061260
    • AdvisorySlight play in n\s and o\s rack ends

  19. Fail85,321 miles (+2,010)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    146911827568
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight play in n\s and o\s rack ends

  20. Fail83,311 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    339375324489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass83,311 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    467375724274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass81,652 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    277496733224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    298410552251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,687 miles (+2,308)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    317509142226
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass77,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    148238041289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,379 miles (+6,304)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    388568741433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass71,075 miles (+10,799)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    104517770213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,276 miles (+95)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    750889879261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail60,181 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,181 miles
    Test number
    592524679276
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S15 TMY

Does S15 TMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 TMY is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S15 TMY?
The MOT on S15 TMY is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 TMY done?
S15 TMY was recorded at 110,953 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has S15 TMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 TMY has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 TMY 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 S15 TMY find?
S15 TMY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded and loose; slight play in steering rack.

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