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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S26 UARMOT history

S26 UAR is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S26 UAR white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,532 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 UAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 UAR was last recorded at 73,532 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,844 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
4,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,532 miles
  • 2025 – 71,844 miles
  • 2024 – 70,661 miles
  • 2023 – 66,868 miles
  • 2022 – 59,718 miles
  • 2021 – 54,233 miles
  • 2020 – 51,075 miles
  • 2019 – 46,506 miles
  • 2018 – 37,120 miles
  • 2017 – 32,449 miles
  • 2016 – 29,451 miles
  • 2015 – 24,953 miles
  • 2014 – 19,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    995974919316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,532 miles (+1,688)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    567082048961
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,844 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,844 miles
    Test number
    355826895519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail71,841 miles (+1,180)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    826879437798
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass70,661 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    182478007085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail70,658 miles (+3,790)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    574252959222
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass66,868 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    675857688787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail66,866 miles (+7,148)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    355007653947
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,718 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    350384416268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,714 miles (+5,481)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,714 miles
    Test number
    567477264734
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,233 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    840788309333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail54,230 miles (+3,155)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    817834456668
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass51,075 miles (+4,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    263884570601
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass46,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    142866687448
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail46,506 miles (+9,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    386201615725
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass37,120 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    950177716254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,449 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    437954572914
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass29,451 miles (+4,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    742517990769
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass24,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    145520025446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,953 miles (+5,075)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    959600825006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass19,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,878 miles
    Test number
    499230324008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 UAR

Does S26 UAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 UAR is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 UAR?
The MOT on S26 UAR is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 UAR done?
S26 UAR was recorded at 73,532 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,477 miles a year.
Has S26 UAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 UAR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 UAR 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 UAR find?
S26 UAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front.

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