Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,199 cc
S26 UMYMOT history
S26 UMY is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 135,370 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 UMY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 12 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 UMY was last recorded at 135,370 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,283 miles · 5 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,087 miles
- Average per year
- 9,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,370 miles
- 2025 – 133,283 miles
- 2024 – 126,537 miles
- 2023 – 113,585 miles
- 2022 – 106,113 miles
- 2021 – 95,897 miles
- 2020 – 92,320 miles
- 2019 – 86,615 miles
- 2018 – 67,526 miles
- 2017 – 48,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Under body has cover /tray fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,370 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 135,370 miles
- Test number
- 166984417596
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Fail135,370 miles (+2,087)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,370 miles
- Test number
- 287318443693
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Pass133,283 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,283 miles
- Test number
- 924184267140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,283 miles (+6,746)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,283 miles
- Test number
- 818552329698
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Bulb not sat in correct position (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,537 miles (+2,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 126,537 miles
- Test number
- 107312349734
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover /tray fitted
Pass124,406 miles (+92)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 124,406 miles
- Test number
- 708325040458
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail124,314 miles (+10,729)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,314 miles
- Test number
- 596064443133
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass113,585 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,585 miles
- Test number
- 101911378740
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Fail113,585 miles (+7,472)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,585 miles
- Test number
- 967428375124
- MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Pass106,113 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,113 miles
- Test number
- 519712103270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover /tray fitted
Fail106,112 miles (+10,215)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,112 miles
- Test number
- 289706691365
- MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover /tray fitted
Pass95,897 miles (+3,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 95,897 miles
- Test number
- 131238109875
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass92,320 miles (+5,705)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 92,320 miles
- Test number
- 220628335490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,615 miles (+19,089)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,615 miles
- Test number
- 441723728909
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,526 miles (+18,931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,526 miles
- Test number
- 410901457805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit [1.6mm] (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 on legal limit [1.6mm] (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread
Pass48,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,595 miles
- Test number
- 833028606376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S26 UMY
- Does S26 UMY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 UMY is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 UMY?
- The MOT on S26 UMY is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 UMY done?
- S26 UMY was recorded at 135,370 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,336 miles a year.
- Has S26 UMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 UMY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S26 UMY 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 UMY find?
- S26 UMY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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