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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S40 ADUMOT history

S40 ADU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

S40 ADU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
63,515 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ADU was last recorded at 63,515 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,435 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
7,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 63,515 miles
  • 2021 – 50,691 miles
  • 2020 – 48,993 miles
  • 2019 – 39,100 miles
  • 2018 – 29,969 miles
  • 2017 – 23,469 miles
  • 2016 – 17,201 miles
  • 2015 – 10,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,515 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,515 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    613588194120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,435 miles (+12,744)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    681784328100
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,691 miles
    Test number
    507621842908
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
  4. Fail50,691 miles (+1,698)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,691 miles
    Test number
    539172997680
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
  5. Pass48,993 miles (+9,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    623011862995
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight missfire when ticking over
  6. Pass39,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    367202742355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail39,100 miles (+9,131)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    282924316463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass29,969 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    677120402188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,967 miles (+6,498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    778706151686
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  10. Pass23,469 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    198161058047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,201 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,201 miles
    Test number
    144150362220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,954 miles
    Test number
    395864025682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ADU

Does S40 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 ADU expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 ADU?
The MOT on S40 ADU expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 ADU done?
S40 ADU was recorded at 63,515 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 7,266 miles a year.
Has S40 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ADU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 ADU 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 S40 ADU find?
S40 ADU passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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