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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

S33 BEWMOT history

S33 BEW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S33 BEW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,282 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 BEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 BEW was last recorded at 78,282 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,551 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,731 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,282 miles
  • 2025 – 74,551 miles
  • 2024 – 69,732 miles
  • 2018 – 65,662 miles
  • 2017 – 60,654 miles
  • 2016 – 56,418 miles
  • 2015 – 51,924 miles
  • 2014 – 46,167 miles
  • 2013 – 45,318 miles
  • 2011 – 44,389 miles
  • 2010 – 43,397 miles
  • 2009 – 42,220 miles
  • 2008 – 40,858 miles
  • 2007 – 39,894 miles
  • 2006 – 38,910 miles
  • 2005 – 37,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,282 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,282 miles (+3,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,282 miles
    Test number
    174496360255
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,551 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    662900747832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    179504889698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,732 miles (+4,070)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    945552265919
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass65,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    119439593130
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail65,662 miles (+5,008)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    807925317772
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass60,654 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    991886716481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,418 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    451677109965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Fail51,924 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    465085755148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.
    • NoteBoth front tyres very worn on inner edges.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

  10. Pass51,924 miles (+5,757)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    795205155120
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.
    • NoteBoth front tyres very worn on inner edges.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

  11. Pass46,167 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    267876854447
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,318 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    418409843162
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail45,315 miles (+926)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    969488643117
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass44,389 miles (+992)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    615428051150
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes are perished and cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from repair section

  15. Pass43,397 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    692679250154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,220 miles (+1,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    732497969183
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads are starting to wear un even

  17. Pass40,858 miles (+964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    613369668127
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly out of shape

  18. Pass39,894 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    141048977140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,910 miles (+1,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,910 miles
    Test number
    203537776431
    • NotePlease note: o/s washer jet not working.

  20. Pass37,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    111586885195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 BEW

Does S33 BEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 BEW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 BEW?
The MOT on S33 BEW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 BEW done?
S33 BEW was recorded at 78,282 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has S33 BEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 BEW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 BEW 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 S33 BEW find?
S33 BEW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened; hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox damaged.

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