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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S26 SOXMOT history

S26 SOX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S26 SOX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,706 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 SOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 SOX was last recorded at 79,706 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,827 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,879 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,706 miles
  • 2025 – 74,827 miles
  • 2024 – 69,720 miles
  • 2023 – 64,718 miles
  • 2022 – 59,558 miles
  • 2021 – 54,664 miles
  • 2020 – 49,327 miles
  • 2019 – 44,059 miles
  • 2018 – 40,230 miles
  • 2017 – 37,335 miles
  • 2016 – 33,585 miles
  • 2015 – 30,944 miles
  • 2014 – 28,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES[RENEW] (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront TOP MOUNTS PLAY[RENEW]
  • AdvisoryHandbrake On Reserve Travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKED IN TREAD (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.

  • Hand brake on reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in suspension top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front play in top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=SPLITTING=215/45/16=RENEW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,706 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    762086891887
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES[RENEW] (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront TOP MOUNTS PLAY[RENEW]
    • AdvisoryHandbrake On Reserve Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,706 miles (+4,879)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    927741043023
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES[RENEW] (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront TOP MOUNTS PLAY[RENEW]
    • AdvisoryHandbrake On Reserve Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,827 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    846609361562
    • AdvisoryHand brake on reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in suspension top mounts

  4. Fail74,738 miles (+5,018)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    858643560948
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Burning Oil (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryHand brake on reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in suspension top mounts

  5. Pass69,720 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    348647546795
    • AdvisoryFront play in top mounts

  6. Fail69,662 miles (+4,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    922912909474
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront play in top mounts

  7. Pass64,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    366236766852
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=SPLITTING=215/45/16=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail64,718 miles (+5,160)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    252305630280
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=SPLITTING=215/45/16=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RENEW (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,558 miles (+4,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    303320335408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16

  10. Pass54,664 miles (+5,337)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    345132389457
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass49,327 miles (+5,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    732732739069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass44,059 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,059 miles
    Test number
    379200918922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,230 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    889079702321
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail40,230 miles (+2,895)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    649986239015
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass37,335 miles (+3,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    583377529092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perished slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished slightly
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass33,585 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,585 miles
    Test number
    113382439880
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

  17. Pass30,944 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    865390315255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,044 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,044 miles
    Test number
    227028814282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass28,044 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,044 miles
    Test number
    518878314274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    646704914016
    • 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)

  21. Fail26,806 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    417524714009
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 SOX

Does S26 SOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 SOX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 SOX?
The MOT on S26 SOX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 SOX done?
S26 SOX was recorded at 79,706 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has S26 SOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 SOX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 SOX 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 SOX find?
S26 SOX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides[renew]; front top mounts play[renew]; handbrake on reserve travel, and 3 more.

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