Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
S3 FNDMOT history
S3 FND is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 38,053 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 FND
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 FND was last recorded at 38,053 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 38,053 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,053 miles
- 2025 – 37,385 miles
- 2024 – 36,844 miles
- 2023 – 35,999 miles
- 2022 – 35,320 miles
- 2021 – 34,668 miles
- 2020 – 34,038 miles
- 2019 – 33,030 miles
- 2018 – 31,225 miles
- 2017 – 28,985 miles
- 2016 – 26,579 miles
- 2015 – 24,420 miles
- 2014 – 21,825 miles
- 2013 – 18,782 miles
- 2012 – 14,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,053 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,053 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 38,053 miles
- Test number
- 673426610380
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail38,053 miles (+668)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,053 miles
- Test number
- 144361640030
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,385 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 37,385 miles
- Test number
- 538260136479
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail37,385 miles (+541)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,385 miles
- Test number
- 408069666566
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass36,844 miles (+845)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 36,844 miles
- Test number
- 550938555407
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,999 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 35,999 miles
- Test number
- 377976386127
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail35,999 miles (+679)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,999 miles
- Test number
- 860225272466
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,320 miles (+652)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 35,320 miles
- Test number
- 215271631570
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on the handbrake
Pass34,668 miles (+630)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,668 miles
- Test number
- 318204012973
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass34,038 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 34,038 miles
- Test number
- 753288832897
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake has no reverse travel
Fail34,036 miles (+1,006)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,036 miles
- Test number
- 791061897754
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake has no reverse travel
Pass33,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 33,030 miles
- Test number
- 750565459697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,029 miles (+1,804)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,029 miles
- Test number
- 452187821479
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass31,225 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 31,225 miles
- Test number
- 395551659952
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,985 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,985 miles
- Test number
- 424933124965
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,579 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 26,579 miles
- Test number
- 401940209519
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass24,420 miles (+2,595)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 24,420 miles
- Test number
- 659130025081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,825 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,825 miles
- Test number
- 507013624204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,782 miles (+3,873)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 18,782 miles
- Test number
- 617821533251
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass14,909 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 14,909 miles
- Test number
- 766673532238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about S3 FND
- Does S3 FND currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FND is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 FND?
- The MOT on S3 FND is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 FND done?
- S3 FND was recorded at 38,053 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,654 miles a year.
- Has S3 FND ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 FND has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 FND 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 S3 FND find?
- S3 FND passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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