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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S23 PTNMOT history

S23 PTN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 59,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S23 PTN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,831 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 PTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 PTN was last recorded at 59,831 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,983 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,831 miles
  • 2024 – 57,983 miles
  • 2023 – 56,655 miles
  • 2022 – 55,349 miles
  • 2021 – 53,753 miles
  • 2020 – 52,474 miles
  • 2019 – 49,687 miles
  • 2018 – 47,909 miles
  • 2017 – 45,869 miles
  • 2016 – 42,818 miles
  • 2015 – 38,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,831 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,831 miles (+1,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    487286143355
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass57,983 miles (+1,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    786179490885
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass56,655 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,655 miles
    Test number
    926748093697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass55,349 miles (+1,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    504054115667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe splitting
  5. Pass53,753 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    768012696973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    965790139108
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail52,472 miles (+2,785)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,472 miles
    Test number
    702254321608
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass49,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    959314510340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail49,686 miles (+1,777)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    614813459641
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass47,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,909 miles
    Test number
    314124805084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail47,908 miles (+2,039)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    311472348836
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass45,869 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    626984452509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,818 miles (+4,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,818 miles
    Test number
    277348373060
    • AdvisorySmall cut o/s/r tyre
  14. Pass38,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    876869375016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 PTN

Does S23 PTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 PTN is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 PTN?
The MOT on S23 PTN 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 PTN done?
S23 PTN was recorded at 59,831 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has S23 PTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 PTN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S23 PTN 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 PTN find?
S23 PTN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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