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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

S3 YPLMOT history

S3 YPL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S3 YPL red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,466 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YPL was last recorded at 77,466 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,420 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,046 miles
Average per year
7,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,466 miles
  • 2025 – 72,420 miles
  • 2024 – 66,438 miles
  • 2023 – 60,057 miles
  • 2022 – 49,535 miles
  • 2021 – 41,872 miles
  • 2020 – 33,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,466 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    111153541312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,465 miles (+5,045)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,465 miles
    Test number
    833674288034
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,420 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    122258474737
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (sidewall damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (just acceptable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail72,420 miles (+5,982)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    864347019619
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (sidewall damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (just acceptable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,438 miles (+6,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    396372591270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,057 miles (+10,522)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    859997455546
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,535 miles (+7,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    176486558473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    304109976827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail41,872 miles (+8,408)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    927077039747
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    604188454433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287507853568
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about S3 YPL

Does S3 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YPL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YPL?
The MOT on S3 YPL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YPL done?
S3 YPL was recorded at 77,466 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,567 miles a year.
Has S3 YPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YPL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 YPL 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 YPL find?
S3 YPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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