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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

S30 XLLMOT history

S30 XLL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S30 XLL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
57,319 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 XLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 XLL was last recorded at 57,319 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,956 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,363 miles
Average per year
2,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,319 miles
  • 2024 – 54,956 miles
  • 2023 – 52,276 miles
  • 2022 – 50,040 miles
  • 2021 – 47,446 miles
  • 2020 – 44,329 miles
  • 2019 – 40,191 miles
  • 2018 – 38,331 miles
  • 2017 – 37,115 miles
  • 2016 – 30,572 miles
  • 2015 – 24,851 miles
  • 2014 – 21,150 miles
  • 2013 – 17,239 miles
  • 2012 – 15,582 miles
  • 2011 – 14,800 miles
  • 2009 – 13,884 miles
  • 2008 – 12,817 miles
  • 2007 – 11,465 miles
  • 2006 – 9,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,319 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns & os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns & os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns & os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both ns & os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,319 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    127900230848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail57,319 miles (+2,363)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    355493883705
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,956 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    530257040145
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns & os (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns & os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns & os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail54,954 miles (+2,678)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    619517907414
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak multiple leaks from front to rear (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns & os (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns & os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns & os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass52,276 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    340561541821
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail52,276 miles (+2,236)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    837496774467
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive leak from front joint (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass50,040 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    939447164195
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axel in very rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail50,036 miles (+2,590)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    237459662244
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axel in very rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,446 miles (+3,117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    754281582442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Pass44,329 miles (+4,138)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    883102646129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge seatbelt is slow to retract (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is generally corroded throughout
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel is high

  11. Pass40,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    610878509192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,191 miles (+1,860)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    926428013612
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,331 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    708200135006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail38,331 miles (+1,216)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    582381714780
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass37,115 miles (+6,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    964285128838
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre smooth on inner edge

  16. Pass30,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    761823273775
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

  17. Fail30,572 miles (+5,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    334895652005
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

  18. Pass24,851 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    758372795023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,150 miles
    Test number
    727283894026
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system.

  20. Fail21,103 miles (+3,864)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,103 miles
    Test number
    555303494011
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system.

  21. Pass17,239 miles (+1,657)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,239 miles
    Test number
    565122243057
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracking to outer side walls.
    • NoteNoise from brakes during RBT, recommend futher investigation.

  22. Pass15,582 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,582 miles
    Test number
    237549902001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,800 miles (+916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,800 miles
    Test number
    549706201048
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens damaged

  24. Pass13,884 miles (+1,067)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,884 miles
    Test number
    160748929374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISEY

  25. Pass12,817 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,817 miles
    Test number
    882206038339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,465 miles (+1,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,465 miles
    Test number
    353921437391
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISEY

  27. Pass9,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    9,485 miles
    Test number
    943218126390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 XLL

Does S30 XLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 XLL is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S30 XLL?
The MOT on S30 XLL is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 XLL done?
S30 XLL was recorded at 57,319 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,527 miles a year.
Has S30 XLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 XLL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 XLL 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 XLL find?
S30 XLL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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