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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

S20 LPAMOT history

S20 LPA is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 157,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S20 LPA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
157,998 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 LPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 LPA was last recorded at 157,998 miles on 5 May 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,973 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
11,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,998 miles
  • 2025 – 143,627 miles
  • 2024 – 126,386 miles
  • 2023 – 111,503 miles
  • 2022 – 99,526 miles
  • 2020 – 87,433 miles
  • 2019 – 72,031 miles
  • 2018 – 67,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,998 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,998 miles (+25)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,998 miles
    Test number
    452523389654
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail157,973 miles (+14,346)7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,973 miles
    Test number
    454670626273
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass143,627 miles (+17,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,627 miles
    Test number
    527293948478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,386 miles
    Test number
    703483151237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail126,386 miles (+14,883)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,386 miles
    Test number
    449555890182
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass111,503 miles (+11,977)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    718097651970
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDue to low emissions no print out was produced
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light illuminated
  7. Pass99,526 miles (+12,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    676564211448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass87,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    545155953583
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProtection engine covers/undertrays
  9. Fail87,433 miles (+15,402)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    815153029163
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProtection engine covers/undertrays
  10. Pass72,031 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,031 miles
    Test number
    478093333606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    840447836576
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Fail67,944 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    257129701277
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about S20 LPA

Does S20 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 LPA is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 LPA?
The MOT on S20 LPA is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 LPA done?
S20 LPA was recorded at 157,998 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 11,142 miles a year.
Has S20 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 LPA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 LPA 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 LPA find?
S20 LPA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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