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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,398 cc

S3 MLXMOT history

S3 MLX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S3 MLX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,253 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MLX was last recorded at 79,253 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,158 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,253 miles
  • 2024 – 77,010 miles
  • 2023 – 67,610 miles
  • 2022 – 57,706 miles
  • 2021 – 51,434 miles
  • 2019 – 48,180 miles
  • 2018 – 44,607 miles
  • 2017 – 38,660 miles
  • 2016 – 31,975 miles
  • 2015 – 26,275 miles
  • 2014 – 20,687 miles
  • 2013 – 15,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,253 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,253 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,253 miles
    Test number
    308077041648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,158 miles (+2,148)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    670622353501
    • MajorFront Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedals sinks to floor upon application (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure not seated correctly in lower pan. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass77,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    964953989323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,010 miles (+9,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    135542040352
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass67,610 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    224111151743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail67,588 miles (+9,882)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,588 miles
    Test number
    427990256961
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass57,706 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    125645558847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,505 miles (+6,071)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    114748797440
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam image (left hand drive headlight) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam image (left hand drive headlight) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass51,434 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,434 miles
    Test number
    916871176338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,180 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    355954939435
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Fail48,180 miles (+3,573)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    701749597391
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass44,607 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,607 miles
    Test number
    453697732019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass38,660 miles (+6,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    280689857283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush closest to rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
  14. Pass31,975 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    157567606360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,275 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    808408355098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,687 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,687 miles
    Test number
    537942894021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,017 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,017 miles
    Test number
    455572793018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  18. Pass15,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,017 miles
    Test number
    669352993068
    • 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)

Questions about S3 MLX

Does S3 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MLX is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 MLX?
The MOT on S3 MLX is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MLX done?
S3 MLX was recorded at 79,253 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has S3 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MLX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 MLX 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 MLX find?
S3 MLX passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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