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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S17 SYNMOT history

S17 SYN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

S17 SYN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,343 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 SYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 SYN was last recorded at 113,343 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 3,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,139 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,204 miles
Average per year
7,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,343 miles
  • 2024 – 110,139 miles
  • 2023 – 105,978 miles
  • 2022 – 99,790 miles
  • 2021 – 93,025 miles
  • 2020 – 90,239 miles
  • 2019 – 86,482 miles
  • 2018 – 78,956 miles
  • 2017 – 65,796 miles
  • 2016 – 50,670 miles
  • 2015 – 39,811 miles
  • 2014 – 34,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front wiper blades split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside tail lamp dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,343 miles (+3,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    424020364166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass110,139 miles (+4,161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    136126089820
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,978 miles (+6,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,978 miles
    Test number
    667217780927
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,790 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    839853700616
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

  5. Fail99,789 miles (+6,764)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    245502457536
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

  6. Pass93,025 miles (+2,786)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    104635094044
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,239 miles (+3,757)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,239 miles
    Test number
    254913590037
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in shock absorber

  8. Pass86,482 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    844504496857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,956 miles (+13,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    527968252772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,796 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    452735252605
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryOffside tail lamp dim

  11. Fail65,792 miles (+15,122)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    765116385400
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryOffside tail lamp dim

  12. Pass50,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    881583126912
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nearside front shockabsorber

  13. Fail50,670 miles (+10,859)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    965584071649
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nearside front shockabsorber

  14. Pass39,811 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    386338726046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,024 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    975785054239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has sidewall damage caused from under inflation

  16. Fail34,024 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    125385854278
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has sidewall damage caused from under inflation

Questions about S17 SYN

Does S17 SYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 SYN expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 SYN?
The MOT on S17 SYN expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 SYN done?
S17 SYN was recorded at 113,343 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 7,180 miles a year.
Has S17 SYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 SYN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 SYN 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 SYN find?
S17 SYN passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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