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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

S17 VLDMOT history

S17 VLD is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S17 VLD white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,055 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 VLD was last recorded at 71,055 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,378 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,055 miles
  • 2025 – 67,378 miles
  • 2024 – 62,914 miles
  • 2023 – 58,860 miles
  • 2022 – 54,430 miles
  • 2021 – 50,408 miles
  • 2020 – 45,988 miles
  • 2019 – 41,414 miles
  • 2018 – 36,831 miles
  • 2017 – 30,950 miles
  • 2016 – 24,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,055 miles
  • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST CORRODED
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,055 miles (+3,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,055 miles
    Test number
    422357294587
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass67,378 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    479974833516
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass62,914 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    955844944341
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail62,914 miles (+4,054)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    595364241001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,860 miles (+4,430)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    418513131221
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,430 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    350334557593
    • 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))

  7. Pass50,408 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,408 miles
    Test number
    456846575697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail50,400 miles (+4,412)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    404161651411
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass45,988 miles (+4,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,988 miles
    Test number
    423119573656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    699081338843
    • AdvisoryCracks in both rear tyres

  11. Fail41,413 miles (+4,582)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    720095887781
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCracks in both rear tyres

  12. Pass36,831 miles (+5,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    912149620723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

  13. Pass30,950 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    828032620443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres inner and outer edges worn, no cords visible yet
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing

  14. Fail30,950 miles (+6,692)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    191648563719
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres inner and outer edges worn, no cords visible yet
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing

  15. Pass24,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,258 miles
    Test number
    973832381295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 VLD

Does S17 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 VLD is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 VLD?
The MOT on S17 VLD is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 VLD done?
S17 VLD was recorded at 71,055 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has S17 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 VLD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 VLD 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 VLD find?
S17 VLD passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust corroded; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r/ o/s/r/.

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