
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
12 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,515 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 63,515 miles
- Test number
- 613588194120
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass50,691 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 50,691 miles
- Test number
- 507621842908
- AdvisoryFront pads low
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
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
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))
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))
Pass29,969 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,969 miles
- Test number
- 677120402188
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass23,469 miles (+6,268)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 23,469 miles
- Test number
- 198161058047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,201 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 17,201 miles
- Test number
- 144150362220
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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