
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass79,253 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,253 miles
- Test number
- 308077041648
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass77,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,010 miles
- Test number
- 964953989323
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass57,706 miles (+201)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 57,706 miles
- Test number
- 125645558847
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass51,434 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,434 miles
- Test number
- 916871176338
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass31,975 miles (+5,700)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,975 miles
- Test number
- 157567606360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,275 miles (+5,588)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 26,275 miles
- Test number
- 808408355098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,687 miles (+5,670)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 20,687 miles
- Test number
- 537942894021
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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