
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
S17 HVLMOT history
S17 HVL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 108,909 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 HVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 HVL was last recorded at 108,909 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,907 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,909 miles
- 2025 – 102,631 miles
- 2024 – 98,817 miles
- 2023 – 92,376 miles
- 2022 – 85,438 miles
- 2021 – 77,042 miles
- 2020 – 70,321 miles
- 2019 – 55,913 miles
- 2017 – 44,269 miles
- 2015 – 25,633 miles
- 2014 – 17,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,909 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 108,909 miles
- Test number
- 397314775374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,907 miles (+6,276)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,907 miles
- Test number
- 210454777597
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass102,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 102,631 miles
- Test number
- 993457655591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,631 miles (+3,814)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,631 miles
- Test number
- 658169821323
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass98,817 miles (+6,441)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 98,817 miles
- Test number
- 482794377463
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating
Pass92,376 miles (+6,938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,376 miles
- Test number
- 677894437283
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight reserve travel
Pass85,438 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 85,438 miles
- Test number
- 556757882375
- MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,438 miles (+8,396)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,438 miles
- Test number
- 672477275018
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,042 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 77,042 miles
- Test number
- 983246528953
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryProtective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection
Fail77,041 miles (+6,720)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,041 miles
- Test number
- 761581234180
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel possible air in system / advise full brake inspection (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link rubber boot failed (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door lock fault / advise replacement
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear windscreen wiper inoperative
- AdvisoryProtective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection
Pass70,321 miles (+14,408)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,321 miles
- Test number
- 609759636869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,913 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 55,913 miles
- Test number
- 547811597751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail54,621 miles (+10,352)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,621 miles
- Test number
- 305017808790
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers/Under Trays Fitted
- AdvisoryUnder Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded
Pass44,269 miles (+10,534)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 44,269 miles
- Test number
- 392439837031
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking
Pass33,735 miles (+8,102)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 33,735 miles
- Test number
- 488170979403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,633 miles (+5,775)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 25,633 miles
- Test number
- 908087712495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,858 miles (+2,415)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 19,858 miles
- Test number
- 109669205062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 17,443 miles
- Test number
- 896364824079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S17 HVL
- Does S17 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 HVL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 HVL?
- The MOT on S17 HVL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 HVL done?
- S17 HVL was recorded at 108,909 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,589 miles a year.
- Has S17 HVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 HVL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S17 HVL 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 HVL find?
- S17 HVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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