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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S36 APLMOT history

S36 APL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2025
Mileage
80,523 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 APL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 APL was last recorded at 80,523 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,878 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
3,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,523 miles
  • 2023 – 79,878 miles
  • 2022 – 76,933 miles
  • 2021 – 73,853 miles
  • 2020 – 71,107 miles
  • 2019 – 66,935 miles
  • 2018 – 63,250 miles
  • 2017 – 58,728 miles
  • 2016 – 54,293 miles
  • 2015 – 50,015 miles
  • 2014 – 45,492 miles
  • 2013 – 40,084 miles
  • 2012 – 34,309 miles
  • 2011 – 28,778 miles
  • 2010 – 24,036 miles
  • 2009 – 19,182 miles
  • 2008 – 16,996 miles
  • 2007 – 16,321 miles
  • 2006 – 15,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,523 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    925188078899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail80,521 miles (+643)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,521 miles
    Test number
    264249664533
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,878 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    775574749928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,878 miles (+2,945)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    910014545119
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,933 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,933 miles
    Test number
    198737037654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,853 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    565864869993
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

  7. Pass71,107 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    775015509467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,935 miles (+3,685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    986320827524
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    723796297895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,248 miles (+4,520)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    605974556254
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass58,728 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    452422540646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,293 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,293 miles
    Test number
    420684625331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from 2 fixings) (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass50,015 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    446707745192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,492 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    356179144170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,084 miles (+5,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    558417433103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,309 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,309 miles
    Test number
    837297812166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,778 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    707628911135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,036 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,036 miles
    Test number
    521944690165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,182 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,182 miles
    Test number
    573410699150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,996 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,996 miles
    Test number
    422139998106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,321 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    333860807408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,258 miles
    Test number
    341055506458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S36 APL

Does S36 APL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S36 APL expired on 14 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S36 APL?
The MOT on S36 APL expired on 14 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S36 APL done?
S36 APL was recorded at 80,523 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 3,553 miles a year.
Has S36 APL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 APL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S36 APL 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 S36 APL find?
S36 APL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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