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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

S23 BSBMOT history

S23 BSB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S23 BSB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,944 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BSB was last recorded at 71,944 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,634 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
2,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,944 miles
  • 2024 – 71,634 miles
  • 2023 – 71,241 miles
  • 2022 – 70,516 miles
  • 2021 – 69,744 miles
  • 2020 – 68,846 miles
  • 2019 – 68,018 miles
  • 2018 – 66,233 miles
  • 2017 – 64,694 miles
  • 2016 – 62,630 miles
  • 2015 – 60,429 miles
  • 2014 – 57,642 miles
  • 2013 – 54,504 miles
  • 2012 – 51,566 miles
  • 2011 – 47,869 miles
  • 2010 – 44,202 miles
  • 2009 – 40,960 miles
  • 2008 – 36,771 miles
  • 2007 – 33,171 miles
  • 2006 – 28,831 miles
  • 2005 – 22,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,944 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    336067613113
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail71,944 miles (+310)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    278599066248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,634 miles (+393)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    839319556007
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    290586100654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,241 miles (+725)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    148441598248
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass70,516 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    410563358461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,744 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    434227477723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,846 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    211877399605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,018 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    738304776975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    957529764259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,233 miles (+1,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    193748799801
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass64,694 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,694 miles
    Test number
    236247555917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,630 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    278739866091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,429 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    599301131444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,642 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    845425514334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,504 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    716245913396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,566 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,566 miles
    Test number
    287510212329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,869 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,869 miles
    Test number
    669306801346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,202 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,202 miles
    Test number
    722546000398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,960 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    724046509315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,771 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    310009008328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,171 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    440903317337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,831 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,831 miles
    Test number
    562534016374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,100 miles
    Test number
    434687125374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BSB

Does S23 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BSB is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 BSB?
The MOT on S23 BSB is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BSB done?
S23 BSB was recorded at 71,944 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,496 miles a year.
Has S23 BSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BSB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 BSB 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 S23 BSB find?
S23 BSB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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