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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

S21 EMOMOT history

S21 EMO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S21 EMO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,354 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 EMO was last recorded at 116,354 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,334 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
7,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,354 miles
  • 2025 – 114,780 miles
  • 2024 – 111,006 miles
  • 2023 – 105,507 miles
  • 2022 – 97,294 miles
  • 2021 – 90,415 miles
  • 2020 – 86,386 miles
  • 2019 – 74,574 miles
  • 2018 – 58,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,354 miles
    Test number
    477448600822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,354 miles (+20)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,354 miles
    Test number
    519505831272
    • Repaired at testSteering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail116,334 miles (+1,554)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,334 miles
    Test number
    651624876573
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass114,780 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    139023975683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,006 miles (+5,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,006 miles
    Test number
    308873375013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass105,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    432277162918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail105,507 miles (+8,213)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    968798513697
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass97,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    922600274608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail97,294 miles (+6,879)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    730853789008
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass90,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    695377491362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail90,415 miles (+4,029)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    864390593746
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass86,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    341407831436
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail86,386 miles (+11,812)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    191712444625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass74,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    416912169236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,573 miles (+16,200)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,573 miles
    Test number
    587618171604
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  16. Pass58,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    665886306316
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to be read on equipment

Questions about S21 EMO

Does S21 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 EMO is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 EMO?
The MOT on S21 EMO is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 EMO done?
S21 EMO was recorded at 116,354 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,054 miles a year.
Has S21 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 EMO has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 EMO 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 S21 EMO find?
S21 EMO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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