Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
S26 ABPMOT history
S26 ABP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 33 MOT tests, with 86,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 86,091 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 17 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 4,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 ABP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 ABP was last recorded at 86,091 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 7,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 78,653 miles · 21 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,438 miles
- Average per year
- 4,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,091 miles
- 2023 – 78,653 miles
- 2022 – 76,980 miles
- 2021 – 75,930 miles
- 2020 – 70,624 miles
- 2019 – 64,033 miles
- 2018 – 61,299 miles
- 2017 – 58,686 miles
- 2016 – 52,728 miles
- 2014 – 48,806 miles
- 2013 – 41,069 miles
- 2012 – 37,155 miles
- 2010 – 26,889 miles
- 2009 – 26,054 miles
- 2008 – 21,819 miles
- 2007 – 14,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,091 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing missing
- AdvisoryAge related surface rust
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on but brake pads are ok
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,091 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,091 miles
- Test number
- 910277275581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing missing
- AdvisoryAge related surface rust
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on but brake pads are ok
Fail86,089 miles (+7,436)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,089 miles
- Test number
- 828621562147
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing missing
- AdvisoryAge related surface rust
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on but brake pads are ok
Pass78,653 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 78,653 miles
- Test number
- 574835978624
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
- AdvisoryVehicle has been stood
Fail78,653 miles (+1,673)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,653 miles
- Test number
- 951651701441
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
- AdvisoryVehicle has been stood
Pass76,980 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,980 miles
- Test number
- 769303692296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisorySurfaced corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Fail76,979 miles (+1,049)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,979 miles
- Test number
- 109824875448
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass75,930 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,930 miles
- Test number
- 975983641286
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail75,929 miles (+5,305)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,929 miles
- Test number
- 408230765856
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass70,624 miles (+10)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 70,624 miles
- Test number
- 424296400706
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail70,614 miles (+6,581)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,614 miles
- Test number
- 553653507931
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass64,033 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 64,033 miles
- Test number
- 391364869070
- AdvisoryNear Side Front C.V Joint Noisy
Fail64,033 miles (+2,734)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,033 miles
- Test number
- 443011391796
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNear Side Front C.V Joint Noisy
Pass61,299 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 61,299 miles
- Test number
- 356033421333
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch splash guard missing
- AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail61,299 miles (+2,613)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,299 miles
- Test number
- 463563290233
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slash guard missing
- AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass58,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 58,686 miles
- Test number
- 833434591844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,686 miles (+5,958)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,686 miles
- Test number
- 380797093167
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass52,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,728 miles
- Test number
- 458931750552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,727 miles (+3,921)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,727 miles
- Test number
- 181496459834
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass48,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 48,806 miles
- Test number
- 336142354324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,806 miles (+3,912)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,806 miles
- Test number
- 686462554318
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)
Pass44,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 44,894 miles
- Test number
- 125923204037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,894 miles (+3,825)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,894 miles
- Test number
- 137923304055
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail41,069 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,069 miles
- Test number
- 519659023028
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass41,069 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,069 miles
- Test number
- 898399823016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,155 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 37,155 miles
- Test number
- 518619512055
- NoteBracket broken on top of offside headlight
- NoteRear brakes noisey on rollers
- NoteWasher tank leaking
Fail37,155 miles (+10,266)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,155 miles
- Test number
- 347779612064
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBracket broken on top of offside headlight
- NoteRear brakes noisey on rollers
- NoteWasher tank leaking
Fail26,889 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,889 miles
- Test number
- 351197560140
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,889 miles (+835)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 26,889 miles
- Test number
- 533317360117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,054 miles (+4,235)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,054 miles
- Test number
- 152006819309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,819 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,819 miles
- Test number
- 654837618352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,798 miles (+7,126)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,798 miles
- Test number
- 173585318395
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass14,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 14,672 miles
- Test number
- 461046307320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,672 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,672 miles
- Test number
- 540146107349
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S26 ABP
- Does S26 ABP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S26 ABP expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S26 ABP?
- The MOT on S26 ABP expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S26 ABP done?
- S26 ABP was recorded at 86,091 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
- Has S26 ABP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 ABP has failed 16 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S26 ABP 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 S26 ABP find?
- S26 ABP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside wing mirror backing missing, and 2 more.
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