Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
S23 AAVMOT history
S23 AAV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 114,862 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 AAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 17 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 AAV was last recorded at 114,862 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Oct 2016: 16,996 miles, lower than 51,434 miles on 13 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,510 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,352 miles
- Average per year
- 6,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,862 miles
- 2024 – 111,510 miles
- 2023 – 107,940 miles
- 2022 – 106,114 miles
- 2021 – 96,616 miles
- 2020 – 87,212 miles
- 2019 – 82,591 miles
- 2018 – 73,819 miles
- 2017 – 63,877 miles
- 2016 – 16,996 miles
- 2015 – 51,434 miles
- 2014 – 44,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,862 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody axle springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,862 miles (+3,352)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 114,862 miles
- Test number
- 610712572917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,510 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 111,510 miles
- Test number
- 817244076094
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail111,509 miles (+3,569)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,509 miles
- Test number
- 265104191133
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass107,940 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,940 miles
- Test number
- 198252312692
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody axle springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail107,937 miles (+1,823)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,937 miles
- Test number
- 780325357361
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill all the way (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody axle springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass106,114 miles (+64)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,114 miles
- Test number
- 466926072305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust outerskin deteriorated
Fail106,050 miles (+9,434)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,050 miles
- Test number
- 938539352869
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Complete (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,616 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,616 miles
- Test number
- 811292320512
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,616 miles (+9,404)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,616 miles
- Test number
- 907275958288
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,212 miles (+4,621)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,212 miles
- Test number
- 210149311208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,591 miles
- Test number
- 390562968527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,591 miles (+8,772)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,591 miles
- Test number
- 490026641035
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass73,819 miles (+9,942)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 73,819 miles
- Test number
- 440511079362
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,877 miles (+46,881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,877 miles
- Test number
- 652386964410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass16,996 miles (-34,438)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 16,996 miles
- Test number
- 555801483467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,434 miles (+7,366)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 51,434 miles
- Test number
- 309208918369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 44,068 miles
- Test number
- 877763484204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 AAV
- Does S23 AAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 AAV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S23 AAV?
- The MOT on S23 AAV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 AAV done?
- S23 AAV was recorded at 114,862 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
- Has S23 AAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 AAV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S23 AAV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S23 AAV find?
- S23 AAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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