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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

S26 SXWMOT history

S26 SXW is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S26 SXW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,859 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 SXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 SXW was last recorded at 128,859 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,100 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,759 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,859 miles
  • 2024 – 124,100 miles
  • 2023 – 122,528 miles
  • 2022 – 116,695 miles
  • 2021 – 110,397 miles
  • 2020 – 102,120 miles
  • 2019 – 87,925 miles
  • 2018 – 77,622 miles
  • 2017 – 66,285 miles
  • 2016 – 50,770 miles
  • 2015 – 50,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on outer edge)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    759225876704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,859 miles (+4,759)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    445434801748
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,100 miles (+1,572)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,100 miles
    Test number
    519155936239
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  4. Pass122,528 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,528 miles
    Test number
    617101377401
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,514 miles (+5,819)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,514 miles
    Test number
    715520904766
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,695 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    176882393412
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,695 miles (+6,298)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    796432351675
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,397 miles (+8,277)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,397 miles
    Test number
    106887776356
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,120 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    177722008444
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail102,117 miles (+14,192)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,117 miles
    Test number
    598703250966
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass87,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    546620046456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail87,920 miles (+10,298)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    338420857208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass77,622 miles (+11,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    120554594272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    185176449553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,285 miles (+15,515)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    322170607738
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,770 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    192996455664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,529 miles (+153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    965059690870
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  18. Fail50,376 miles1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    669123038394
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

Questions about S26 SXW

Does S26 SXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 SXW is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 SXW?
The MOT on S26 SXW is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 SXW done?
S26 SXW was recorded at 128,859 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has S26 SXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 SXW has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 SXW 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 SXW find?
S26 SXW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres.

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