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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

S3 LAUMOT history

S3 LAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S3 LAU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,145 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LAU was last recorded at 80,145 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,234 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,145 miles
  • 2025 – 79,234 miles
  • 2024 – 78,117 miles
  • 2023 – 77,557 miles
  • 2022 – 76,248 miles
  • 2021 – 74,946 miles
  • 2020 – 73,652 miles
  • 2019 – 71,913 miles
  • 2018 – 70,005 miles
  • 2017 – 68,061 miles
  • 2016 – 65,933 miles
  • 2015 – 64,025 miles
  • 2014 – 61,671 miles
  • 2013 – 58,908 miles
  • 2012 – 51,164 miles
  • 2011 – 37,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,145 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    133611213779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,145 miles (+911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    523958225012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,234 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    237379675595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,117 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    553075528989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,557 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    273189399672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,248 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    493077376176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,946 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    213630681798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,652 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    523672269907
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's edges slight worn.

  9. Pass71,913 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    953895903520
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

  10. Fail71,862 miles (+1,857)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    442020661689
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

  11. Pass70,005 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    899397450981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

  12. Pass68,061 miles (+2,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    862269425712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens has cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

  13. Pass65,933 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    266810207439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,025 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    629034385415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,671 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    169427164282
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass58,908 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    406256463215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,164 miles (+13,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    737844472273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass37,320 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    697324871225
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight cut in nearside front tyre

Questions about S3 LAU

Does S3 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LAU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LAU?
The MOT on S3 LAU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LAU done?
S3 LAU was recorded at 80,145 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has S3 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LAU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 LAU 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 LAU find?
S3 LAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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