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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

S26 LUXMOT history

S26 LUX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S26 LUX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,710 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LUX was last recorded at 47,710 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,344 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,366 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,710 miles
  • 2024 – 45,344 miles
  • 2023 – 40,827 miles
  • 2022 – 40,214 miles
  • 2021 – 38,283 miles
  • 2020 – 35,842 miles
  • 2019 – 31,152 miles
  • 2018 – 24,310 miles
  • 2017 – 16,172 miles
  • 2016 – 12,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,710 miles (+2,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    992427459436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass45,344 miles (+4,517)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,344 miles
    Test number
    675748914182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass40,827 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,827 miles
    Test number
    583554822693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,214 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    124021718477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass38,283 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,283 miles
    Test number
    280430866766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,017 miles (+2,175)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,017 miles
    Test number
    973506361002
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass35,842 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    664203901698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail35,840 miles (+4,688)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    206672067198
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low headlamp assembly faulty (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass31,152 miles (+6,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,152 miles
    Test number
    972896235272
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass24,310 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,310 miles
    Test number
    863886443291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,172 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,172 miles
    Test number
    491429222500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,496 miles
    Test number
    284906020548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S26 LUX

Does S26 LUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LUX is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 LUX?
The MOT on S26 LUX is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LUX done?
S26 LUX was recorded at 47,710 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has S26 LUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LUX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S26 LUX 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 LUX find?
S26 LUX passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking inner wall.

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