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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

S27 TYEMOT history

S27 TYE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

S27 TYE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
148,603 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 TYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 TYE was last recorded at 148,603 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2021: 141,410 miles, lower than 141,708 miles on 3 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,741 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,603 miles
  • 2024 – 145,741 miles
  • 2023 – 142,256 miles
  • 2021 – 141,410 miles
  • 2020 – 141,091 miles
  • 2019 – 139,020 miles
  • 2018 – 136,160 miles
  • 2017 – 134,613 miles
  • 2016 – 129,785 miles
  • 2015 – 119,955 miles
  • 2014 – 114,439 miles
  • 2013 – 110,516 miles
  • 2012 – 103,410 miles
  • 2011 – 94,039 miles
  • 2010 – 87,481 miles
  • 2009 – 83,716 miles
  • 2008 – 75,163 miles
  • 2007 – 59,788 miles
  • 2006 – 46,153 miles
  • 2005 – 35,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,603 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,603 miles
    Test number
    875737418136
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass145,741 miles (+3,485)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,741 miles
    Test number
    402919344077
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass142,256 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,256 miles
    Test number
    888185023641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,410 miles (-298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,410 miles
    Test number
    723281105317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail141,708 miles (+617)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,708 miles
    Test number
    529273568867
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass141,091 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,091 miles
    Test number
    216560094674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail141,089 miles (+2,069)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,089 miles
    Test number
    304706181404
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,020 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    386103096684
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Fail139,019 miles (+2,859)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    180338066104
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass136,160 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    515845041469
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured both front abs sensor wires (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted with aftermarket wheels
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both subframes

  11. Fail136,159 miles (+1,546)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,159 miles
    Test number
    913778687114
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured both front abs sensor wires (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted with aftermarket wheels
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both subframes

  12. Pass134,613 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,613 miles
    Test number
    883457607909
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear beam bushes

  13. Fail134,608 miles (+4,823)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    225354227514
    • FailureEmissions not tested unable to fully inserty probe so nozzle is pulling in to much air putting out lambda reading (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension fitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind nearside front
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear beam bushes

  14. Pass129,785 miles (+9,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    535043921697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  15. Pass119,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    334984778968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,955 miles (+5,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    603877942437
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass114,439 miles (+3,923)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    577162344395
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn.............
    • NoteOffside front wishbone back bush splitting...........
    • NoteSuspension lowered front/rear .........

  18. Pass110,516 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,516 miles
    Test number
    679043043303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes deteriorating

  19. Fail110,516 miles (+7,106)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,516 miles
    Test number
    848133443383
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes deteriorating

  20. Pass103,410 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,410 miles
    Test number
    547904532379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail103,408 miles (+9,369)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    438434232409
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass94,039 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,039 miles
    Test number
    496201611387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,481 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,481 miles
    Test number
    542021620350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,716 miles (+8,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    702589829327
    • 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)

  25. Pass75,163 miles (+15,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    713700038302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,788 miles (+13,635)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    603027327361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,153 miles (+10,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    914434316315
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass35,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    714292325399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 TYE

Does S27 TYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 TYE expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 TYE?
The MOT on S27 TYE expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 TYE done?
S27 TYE was recorded at 148,603 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has S27 TYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 TYE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S27 TYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S27 TYE find?
S27 TYE passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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