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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc

S31 ETHMOT history

S31 ETH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 76,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S31 ETH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,204 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ETH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 ETH was last recorded at 76,204 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 10,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,905 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,299 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,204 miles
  • 2025 – 65,905 miles
  • 2024 – 58,866 miles
  • 2023 – 54,649 miles
  • 2022 – 51,287 miles
  • 2021 – 47,938 miles
  • 2020 – 45,737 miles
  • 2019 – 39,820 miles
  • 2018 – 37,701 miles
  • 2017 – 35,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,204 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    150657680954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail76,204 miles (+10,299)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    695331573150
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,905 miles (+7,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    523456632369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass58,866 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    660763289043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,649 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    511100244301
    • AdvisoryAdvise : both rear tyres treads slightly perished

  6. Pass51,287 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    298966881946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,938 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,938 miles
    Test number
    899669086047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,737 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,737 miles
    Test number
    393097685246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,820 miles (+2,119)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,820 miles
    Test number
    395728912736
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,701 miles (+2,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    730116833462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass35,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,309 miles
    Test number
    863940998790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 ETH

Does S31 ETH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ETH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 ETH?
The MOT on S31 ETH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 ETH done?
S31 ETH was recorded at 76,204 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has S31 ETH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ETH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 ETH 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 S31 ETH find?
S31 ETH passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge.

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