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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

S20 SDLMOT history

S20 SDL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

S20 SDL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,985 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SDL was last recorded at 59,985 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,886 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,985 miles
  • 2025 – 58,886 miles
  • 2024 – 57,425 miles
  • 2023 – 56,627 miles
  • 2022 – 55,654 miles
  • 2021 – 54,844 miles
  • 2020 – 53,894 miles
  • 2019 – 52,218 miles
  • 2018 – 50,894 miles
  • 2017 – 49,521 miles
  • 2016 – 45,037 miles
  • 2015 – 40,317 miles
  • 2014 – 34,941 miles
  • 2013 – 29,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,985 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    417382862995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail59,985 miles (+1,099)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    646653723507
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass58,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    309174777634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,886 miles (+1,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    488801290662
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass57,425 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,425 miles
    Test number
    531505360600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass56,627 miles (+973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    957687716233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass55,654 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,654 miles
    Test number
    716398430209
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass54,844 miles (+950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,844 miles
    Test number
    200510433352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,894 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    249076633042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,218 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    953982952949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,894 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    385122450099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,890 miles (+1,369)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    664081195293
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass49,521 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    235699894719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,037 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    931058724371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    689490555034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,317 miles (+5,376)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    748130155073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  17. Pass34,941 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    307271954077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,040 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    778159853061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,919 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    166931353430
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note0ffside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Questions about S20 SDL

Does S20 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SDL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SDL?
The MOT on S20 SDL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 SDL done?
S20 SDL was recorded at 59,985 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has S20 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SDL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 SDL 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 SDL find?
S20 SDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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