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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

S26 RTWMOT history

S26 RTW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S26 RTW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,201 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 RTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 RTW was last recorded at 85,201 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,201 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,201 miles
  • 2024 – 81,297 miles
  • 2023 – 76,309 miles
  • 2022 – 71,230 miles
  • 2021 – 65,510 miles
  • 2020 – 58,128 miles
  • 2019 – 53,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    404201612448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail85,201 miles (+3,904)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    656071001042
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,297 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    224806520153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail81,267 miles (+4,958)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    543623241976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass76,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    538273738877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail76,309 miles (+5,079)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    585652002180
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Lever loose to floor (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass71,230 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    241383287460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inop

  8. Pass65,510 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    390321061931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,128 miles (+4,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,128 miles
    Test number
    666533083143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,178 miles (+11,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    541057305806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    688231331540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,155 miles1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    440514858898
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about S26 RTW

Does S26 RTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 RTW is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 RTW?
The MOT on S26 RTW is valid until 4 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 RTW done?
S26 RTW was recorded at 85,201 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,376 miles a year.
Has S26 RTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 RTW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 RTW 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 RTW find?
S26 RTW passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.

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