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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S21 UECMOT history

S21 UEC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

S21 UEC red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,582 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 UEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 UEC was last recorded at 70,582 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,104 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
3,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,582 miles
  • 2025 – 69,104 miles
  • 2024 – 67,804 miles
  • 2023 – 65,571 miles
  • 2022 – 63,497 miles
  • 2021 – 62,306 miles
  • 2019 – 58,415 miles
  • 2018 – 53,122 miles
  • 2017 – 47,462 miles
  • 2016 – 42,832 miles
  • 2015 – 33,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,582 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBaffles in middle exhaust box broken and rattling

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 Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Heavily Cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished , worn smooth outer edge 175.70.14 t

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.70.14 t

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.70.14 t

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,582 miles (+1,478)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    277600533571
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBaffles in middle exhaust box broken and rattling
  2. Pass69,104 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,104 miles
    Test number
    570733675999
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Heavily Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail69,087 miles (+1,283)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    865783937215
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Heavily On Edge Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Heavily Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass67,804 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,804 miles
    Test number
    665521376931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished , worn smooth outer edge 175.70.14 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.70.14 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.70.14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail67,787 miles (+2,216)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    266732761725
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished , worn smooth outer edge 175.70.14 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.70.14 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.70.14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass65,571 miles (+2,074)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    274873376425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass63,497 miles (+1,191)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    145356961471
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding not picked up in rbt (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass62,306 miles (+3,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    648196532688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass58,415 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    401407827340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass53,122 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    841089798987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass47,462 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    820408937302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass42,832 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    236135799517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    205337075167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 UEC

Does S21 UEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 UEC is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 UEC?
The MOT on S21 UEC is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 UEC done?
S21 UEC was recorded at 70,582 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,457 miles a year.
Has S21 UEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 UEC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 UEC 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 UEC find?
S21 UEC passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting, and 2 more.

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