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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

S3 HWEMOT history

S3 HWE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S3 HWE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
121,432 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HWE was last recorded at 121,432 miles on 6 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,429 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,432 miles
  • 2025 – 115,333 miles
  • 2024 – 112,714 miles
  • 2023 – 104,408 miles
  • 2022 – 95,449 miles
  • 2021 – 86,941 miles
  • 2020 – 77,113 miles
  • 2019 – 64,538 miles
  • 2018 – 57,402 miles
  • 2017 – 46,096 miles
  • 2016 – 35,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,432 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,432 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,432 miles
    Test number
    423657965409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,429 miles (+6,096)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    492733084275
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,333 miles (+2,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    496307494895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass112,714 miles (+8,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    878565603251
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass104,408 miles (+8,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    819799535475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    588163892949
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail95,449 miles (+8,508)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    584865338570
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass86,941 miles (+9,828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    538726823620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,113 miles (+12,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    707373598034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,538 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    324221788104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,402 miles (+11,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    384235568277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,096 miles
    Test number
    116685097966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail46,096 miles (+11,061)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,096 miles
    Test number
    865610725228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass35,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,035 miles
    Test number
    403999741543
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on treads
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

Questions about S3 HWE

Does S3 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HWE is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HWE?
The MOT on S3 HWE is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HWE done?
S3 HWE was recorded at 121,432 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,615 miles a year.
Has S3 HWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HWE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 HWE 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 HWE find?
S3 HWE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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