Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
S23 PUCMOT history
S23 PUC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 149,251 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 PUC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 PUC was last recorded at 149,251 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 8,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,919 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,332 miles
- Average per year
- 6,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,251 miles
- 2025 – 140,919 miles
- 2024 – 124,470 miles
- 2023 – 111,520 miles
- 2022 – 97,319 miles
- 2021 – 90,133 miles
- 2020 – 85,787 miles
- 2019 – 78,915 miles
- 2018 – 75,199 miles
- 2017 – 71,291 miles
- 2016 – 69,553 miles
- 2015 – 68,171 miles
- 2014 – 66,528 miles
- 2013 – 63,717 miles
- 2012 – 60,825 miles
- 2011 – 57,428 miles
- 2010 – 49,732 miles
- 2009 – 41,007 miles
- 2008 – 33,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,251 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear AXLE CORRODED
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box in poor condition.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear beam axle rusty.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,251 miles (+8,332)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 149,251 miles
- Test number
- 702413736838
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,919 miles (+17)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 140,919 miles
- Test number
- 415109558554
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle rusty.
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail140,902 miles (+16,432)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,902 miles
- Test number
- 756327644190
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle rusty.
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,470 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 124,470 miles
- Test number
- 412679661343
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
Fail124,424 miles (+12,904)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,424 miles
- Test number
- 524189126244
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
Pass111,520 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 111,520 miles
- Test number
- 510188118960
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail111,519 miles (+14,200)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,519 miles
- Test number
- 894035753426
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass97,319 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 97,319 miles
- Test number
- 107873054340
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box outer casing poor (6.1.2 (a))
Fail97,319 miles (+7,186)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,319 miles
- Test number
- 416152925193
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Bad noise (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch looks suspect (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box outer casing poor (6.1.2 (a))
Pass90,133 miles (+4,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,133 miles
- Test number
- 330658401778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,787 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 85,787 miles
- Test number
- 970364140725
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,787 miles (+6,872)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,787 miles
- Test number
- 513130942260
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,915 miles (+3,716)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,915 miles
- Test number
- 704832947200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass75,199 miles (+3,908)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 75,199 miles
- Test number
- 587668286277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,291 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,291 miles
- Test number
- 331193586544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,553 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 69,553 miles
- Test number
- 994840068329
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass68,171 miles (+1,643)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 68,171 miles
- Test number
- 215407935059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,528 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,528 miles
- Test number
- 617964244023
- NoteBack box of exhaust system in poor condition
Fail66,582 miles (+2,865)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,582 miles
- Test number
- 417934844080
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBack box of exhaust system in poor condition
Pass63,717 miles (+2,892)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 63,717 miles
- Test number
- 397621253035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,825 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,825 miles
- Test number
- 658119052043
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inside edges
Fail60,825 miles (+3,397)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,825 miles
- Test number
- 517409752040
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inside edges
Pass57,428 miles (+7,696)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 57,428 miles
- Test number
- 726851971011
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish and some outer sidewall damage.
- NoteOffside front starting to blad on inner edge.
Pass49,732 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 49,732 miles
- Test number
- 282512680035
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront wiper blades smearing.
- NoteNearside plastic floor pan cover damaged.
Fail49,728 miles (+8,721)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,728 miles
- Test number
- 773951780076
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine man light on
Pass41,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,007 miles
- Test number
- 761310229179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,007 miles (+7,990)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,007 miles
- Test number
- 271499519133
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass33,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,017 miles
- Test number
- 200357848058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 PUC
- Does S23 PUC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 PUC is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 PUC?
- The MOT on S23 PUC is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 PUC done?
- S23 PUC was recorded at 149,251 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
- Has S23 PUC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 PUC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S23 PUC 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 PUC find?
- S23 PUC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2, and 1 more.
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