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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

S20 MDMMOT history

S20 MDM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 99,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

S20 MDM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
99,847 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 MDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 MDM was last recorded at 99,847 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2008: 25,680 miles, lower than 42,975 miles on 4 Aug 2008.
  • 20 Mar 2017: 30,699 miles, lower than 78,388 miles on 22 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,847 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,847 miles
  • 2022 – 96,759 miles
  • 2021 – 93,335 miles
  • 2020 – 90,943 miles
  • 2019 – 87,854 miles
  • 2018 – 84,886 miles
  • 2017 – 82,601 miles
  • 2016 – 78,388 miles
  • 2015 – 74,903 miles
  • 2014 – 66,426 miles
  • 2013 – 64,963 miles
  • 2012 – 61,617 miles
  • 2011 – 57,773 miles
  • 2010 – 53,584 miles
  • 2009 – 48,135 miles
  • 2008 – 25,680 miles
  • 2007 – 41,735 miles
  • 2006 – 35,211 miles
  • 2005 – 30,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    372897406808
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail99,847 miles (+3,088)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    828771289073
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,759 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    409720183602
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,759 miles (+3,424)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    494069328982
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,335 miles
    Test number
    148432465962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,335 miles (+2,392)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,335 miles
    Test number
    969940695359
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,943 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    669869947642
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail90,943 miles (+3,089)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    814439745216
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass87,854 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,854 miles
    Test number
    326138099890
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail87,854 miles (+2,968)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,854 miles
    Test number
    523802543352
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    645504833301
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail84,886 miles (+2,285)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    727905832755
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass82,601 miles (+51,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,601 miles
    Test number
    300386945174
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail30,699 miles (-47,689)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,699 miles
    Test number
    682341681906
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass78,388 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    965579135682
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail78,387 miles (+3,484)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    696138618446
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,903 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    708073085013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail74,833 miles (+8,407)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    777476275015
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass66,426 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    727683284058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,963 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    799000723223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail64,961 miles (+3,344)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    866758113254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass61,617 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    267572622285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,773 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    847791721299
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

  24. Fail57,773 miles (+4,189)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    286201721238
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

  25. Pass53,584 miles (+5,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    360928810209
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall and offside rear tyre has a slight bulge

  26. Pass48,135 miles (+22,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    681029519274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,680 miles (-17,295)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,680 miles
    Test number
    983265328293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,975 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    754897718286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,735 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    362970607363
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass41,735 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    814510607330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass35,211 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,211 miles
    Test number
    804653706319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass30,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    481735465418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 MDM

Does S20 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 MDM expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 MDM?
The MOT on S20 MDM expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 MDM done?
S20 MDM was recorded at 99,847 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has S20 MDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 MDM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 MDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 MDM find?
S20 MDM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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