Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
S17 ERHMOT history
S17 ERH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 125,357 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 ERH
- 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
- 25 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 ERH was last recorded at 125,357 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,350 miles · 10 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,357 miles
- 2025 – 117,533 miles
- 2024 – 106,867 miles
- 2023 – 102,824 miles
- 2022 – 83,648 miles
- 2021 – 76,643 miles
- 2019 – 65,027 miles
- 2018 – 51,240 miles
- 2017 – 43,187 miles
- 2016 – 29,349 miles
- 2015 – 18,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,357 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration lamp bulbs dimRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,357 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 125,357 miles
- Test number
- 641714147797
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration lamp bulbs dim
Fail125,350 miles (+7,817)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,350 miles
- Test number
- 597638983963
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration lamp bulbs dim
Pass117,533 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 117,533 miles
- Test number
- 838885153887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,520 miles (+10,653)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,520 miles
- Test number
- 812284677353
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 106,867 miles
- Test number
- 711324448831
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail106,867 miles (+4,043)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,867 miles
- Test number
- 542477353228
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 102,824 miles
- Test number
- 300936697889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,822 miles (+19,174)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,822 miles
- Test number
- 915233244881
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,648 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 83,648 miles
- Test number
- 492425550822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,647 miles (+7,004)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,647 miles
- Test number
- 274851282461
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
Pass76,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 76,643 miles
- Test number
- 781307160632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,643 miles (+11,616)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,643 miles
- Test number
- 574617756611
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated indicating pressure loss
Pass65,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,027 miles
- Test number
- 926476948447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,027 miles (+13,787)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,027 miles
- Test number
- 985400147314
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass51,240 miles (+8,053)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,240 miles
- Test number
- 201895675513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,187 miles (+13,838)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,187 miles
- Test number
- 354231465559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,349 miles (+11,092)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,349 miles
- Test number
- 269052522092
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + scrubbing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + scrubbing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,257 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 18,257 miles
- Test number
- 196726702297
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about S17 ERH
- Does S17 ERH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 ERH is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 ERH?
- The MOT on S17 ERH is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 ERH done?
- S17 ERH was recorded at 125,357 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 9,966 miles a year.
- Has S17 ERH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 ERH has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S17 ERH 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 S17 ERH find?
- S17 ERH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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