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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S19 EFFMOT history

S19 EFF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 39,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S19 EFF red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
39,110 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 EFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 EFF was last recorded at 39,110 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,681 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,429 miles
Average per year
2,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,110 miles
  • 2025 – 32,681 miles
  • 2024 – 26,616 miles
  • 2023 – 18,387 miles
  • 2022 – 15,714 miles
  • 2021 – 14,913 miles
  • 2020 – 14,288 miles
  • 2019 – 13,079 miles
  • 2018 – 11,587 miles
  • 2017 – 10,236 miles
  • 2016 – 8,942 miles
  • 2015 – 7,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust & front flexi show slight corrosion

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion to rear axle but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,110 miles (+6,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    39,110 miles
    Test number
    539157726065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust & front flexi show slight corrosion
  2. Pass32,681 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    942471696132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass26,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    575950084616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle but not excessive
  4. Fail26,616 miles (+8,229)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    362650137607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking across the treads....tyre is 12 years old..advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle but not excessive
  5. Pass18,387 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    18,387 miles
    Test number
    666038435588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    15,714 miles
    Test number
    877857528173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,714 miles (+68)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,714 miles
    Test number
    874436563761
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass15,646 miles (+733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    15,646 miles
    Test number
    823326717852
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides - localised (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass14,913 miles (+625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,913 miles
    Test number
    748914974920
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded - General
  10. Pass14,288 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    14,288 miles
    Test number
    773921518249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,079 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,079 miles
    Test number
    189854760705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,587 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,587 miles
    Test number
    746925538926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,236 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    737083511445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,942 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,942 miles
    Test number
    462229512742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,459 miles
    Test number
    316199895027
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S19 EFF

Does S19 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 EFF is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 EFF?
The MOT on S19 EFF is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 EFF done?
S19 EFF was recorded at 39,110 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,750 miles a year.
Has S19 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 EFF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S19 EFF 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 S19 EFF find?
S19 EFF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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