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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S30 BCBMOT history

S30 BCB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S30 BCB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,192 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BCB was last recorded at 110,192 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,163 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,192 miles
  • 2025 – 105,212 miles
  • 2024 – 100,097 miles
  • 2023 – 94,563 miles
  • 2022 – 85,479 miles
  • 2021 – 78,581 miles
  • 2020 – 72,107 miles
  • 2019 – 65,598 miles
  • 2018 – 58,634 miles
  • 2017 – 50,660 miles
  • 2016 – 44,518 miles
  • 2015 – 35,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,192 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,192 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    895244552402
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail110,163 miles (+4,951)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,163 miles
    Test number
    600204417934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.089. Max. 1.03 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass105,212 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,212 miles
    Test number
    862186245406
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail105,207 miles (+5,110)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,207 miles
    Test number
    647983917956
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass100,097 miles (+5,534)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    369624003133
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass94,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    652413241253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,563 miles (+9,084)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    997466391057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass85,479 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,479 miles
    Test number
    899637216984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,581 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,581 miles
    Test number
    476600412923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,107 miles (+6,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    243797397739
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  11. Pass65,598 miles (+6,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    373010558479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass58,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    491369896887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,632 miles (+7,972)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    739533885702
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass50,660 miles (+6,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,660 miles
    Test number
    355718765146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking and perishing

  15. Pass44,518 miles (+9,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    900909462023
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm

  16. Pass35,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    326376105087
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail35,227 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    496396705083
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S30 BCB

Does S30 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 BCB is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 BCB?
The MOT on S30 BCB is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 BCB done?
S30 BCB was recorded at 110,192 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,769 miles a year.
Has S30 BCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BCB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 BCB 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 S30 BCB find?
S30 BCB passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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