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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,800 cc

S3 XLAMOT history

S3 XLA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

S3 XLA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
185,875 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XLA was last recorded at 185,875 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 3,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,539 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,336 miles
Average per year
11,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,875 miles
  • 2024 – 182,539 miles
  • 2023 – 178,206 miles
  • 2022 – 165,088 miles
  • 2021 – 154,112 miles
  • 2020 – 144,487 miles
  • 2019 – 127,089 miles
  • 2018 – 118,383 miles
  • 2017 – 108,520 miles
  • 2016 – 91,456 miles
  • 2015 – 73,051 miles
  • 2014 – 64,779 miles
  • 2013 – 47,194 miles
  • 2012 – 33,343 miles
  • 2011 – 17,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,875 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,875 miles (+3,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    185,875 miles
    Test number
    311499344725
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass182,539 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,539 miles
    Test number
    153323228557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,206 miles (+13,118)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,206 miles
    Test number
    457438084793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,088 miles
    Test number
    912055741198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted

  5. Fail165,088 miles (+10,976)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,088 miles
    Test number
    220127030265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted

  6. Pass154,112 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,112 miles
    Test number
    161668593906
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail154,112 miles (+9,625)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,112 miles
    Test number
    982846595392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,487 miles (+17,398)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,487 miles
    Test number
    466696547775
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass127,089 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,089 miles
    Test number
    556012161661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,904 miles (+8,521)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,904 miles
    Test number
    207668243688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass118,383 miles (+9,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,383 miles
    Test number
    375384954280
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield catalyst insecure (rattling)

  12. Pass108,520 miles (+17,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,520 miles
    Test number
    865710904222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass91,456 miles (+18,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    345433736695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,051 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    265691085190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass73,051 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    285641585167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,779 miles (+17,585)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    147799164178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut not in excess of requirements

  17. Fail47,194 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    295089463189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass47,194 miles (+13,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    639299563116
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass33,343 miles (+16,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    646772882169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,265 miles
    Test number
    419606971171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XLA

Does S3 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XLA is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XLA?
The MOT on S3 XLA is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XLA done?
S3 XLA was recorded at 185,875 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 11,288 miles a year.
Has S3 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XLA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 XLA 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 XLA find?
S3 XLA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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