Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,422 cc
S21 FANMOT history
S21 FAN is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 222,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 222,948 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 FAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 7 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 FAN was last recorded at 222,948 miles on 18 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jul 2017: 147,993 miles, lower than 164,251 miles on 22 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 222,945 miles · 12 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 10,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 222,948 miles
- 2025 – 216,943 miles
- 2024 – 210,516 miles
- 2023 – 203,970 miles
- 2022 – 203,377 miles
- 2019 – 196,058 miles
- 2018 – 183,291 miles
- 2017 – 147,993 miles
- 2016 – 164,251 miles
- 2014 – 143,953 miles
- 2013 – 128,112 miles
- 2012 – 109,248 miles
- 2011 – 80,320 miles
- 2010 – 54,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass222,948 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,948 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 222,948 miles
- Test number
- 439470675515
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail222,945 miles (+6,002)1 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,945 miles
- Test number
- 928759038331
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass216,943 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 216,943 miles
- Test number
- 196225261277
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail216,943 miles (+6,427)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,943 miles
- Test number
- 910098689220
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass210,516 miles (+6,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 210,516 miles
- Test number
- 109331803301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp damaged
Pass203,970 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 203,970 miles
- Test number
- 354981534398
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail203,970 miles (+593)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,970 miles
- Test number
- 610595672386
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass203,377 miles (+7,319)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 203,377 miles
- Test number
- 639865369409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,058 miles (+12,767)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 196,058 miles
- Test number
- 109732086369
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass183,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 183,291 miles
- Test number
- 506411883314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,291 miles (+35,298)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,291 miles
- Test number
- 659743621223
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass147,993 miles (-16,258)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 147,993 miles
- Test number
- 107587051660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,251 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 164,251 miles
- Test number
- 436999179058
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail164,247 miles (+20,294)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,247 miles
- Test number
- 145139013054
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,953 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 143,953 miles
- Test number
- 487054414320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,887 miles (+15,775)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,887 miles
- Test number
- 735840914399
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass128,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 128,112 miles
- Test number
- 777725293289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,112 miles (+18,864)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,112 miles
- Test number
- 278094693271
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass109,248 miles (+28,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 109,248 miles
- Test number
- 957779692238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass80,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,320 miles
- Test number
- 147900501225
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail80,320 miles (+25,963)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,320 miles
- Test number
- 675639791144
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,357 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 54,357 miles
- Test number
- 522442480191
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs worn.
Questions about S21 FAN
- Does S21 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FAN is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S21 FAN?
- The MOT on S21 FAN is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 FAN done?
- S21 FAN was recorded at 222,948 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 10,617 miles a year.
- Has S21 FAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 FAN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S21 FAN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S21 FAN find?
- S21 FAN passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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