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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S20 BUTMOT history

S20 BUT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

S20 BUT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
99,392 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 BUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 BUT was last recorded at 99,392 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,392 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,392 miles
  • 2023 – 92,032 miles
  • 2022 – 85,277 miles
  • 2021 – 77,566 miles
  • 2020 – 68,347 miles
  • 2019 – 62,904 miles
  • 2018 – 55,795 miles
  • 2017 – 44,798 miles
  • 2016 – 36,856 miles
  • 2015 – 28,958 miles
  • 2014 – 22,817 miles
  • 2013 – 16,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,392 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    770298909199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,392 miles (+7,360)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    529281619764
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible hose (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Whee; Cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,032 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    907217858104
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,032 miles (+6,755)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    162003783796
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,277 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,277 miles
    Test number
    116412054950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,566 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    756686636870
    • 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. Fail77,503 miles (+9,156)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    969460039406
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass68,347 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    140907014259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail68,340 miles (+5,436)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    662081267194
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass62,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    565288837246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail62,904 miles (+7,109)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    904903012989
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass55,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,795 miles
    Test number
    913953281579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,795 miles (+4,367)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,795 miles
    Test number
    351703824850
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass51,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,428 miles
    Test number
    999584387956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,428 miles (+6,630)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,428 miles
    Test number
    603089273000
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass44,798 miles (+7,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    165906511028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  17. Pass36,856 miles (+7,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    334428047928
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat

  18. Pass28,958 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    698208275009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,817 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    235044994040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,413 miles
    Test number
    859107483009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 BUT

Does S20 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 BUT expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 BUT?
The MOT on S20 BUT expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 BUT done?
S20 BUT was recorded at 99,392 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 6,940 miles a year.
Has S20 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 BUT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 BUT 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 S20 BUT find?
S20 BUT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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