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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

S40 HRSMOT history

S40 HRS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

S40 HRS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
87,487 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HRS was last recorded at 87,487 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,485 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,487 miles
  • 2020 – 83,189 miles
  • 2019 – 79,088 miles
  • 2018 – 73,559 miles
  • 2017 – 70,186 miles
  • 2016 – 67,345 miles
  • 2015 – 64,092 miles
  • 2014 – 60,100 miles
  • 2013 – 56,253 miles
  • 2012 – 51,278 miles
  • 2011 – 42,722 miles
  • 2010 – 35,379 miles
  • 2009 – 27,800 miles
  • 2008 – 23,929 miles
  • 2007 – 19,908 miles
  • 2006 – 14,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,487 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint clamps missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,487 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    729883636985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,485 miles (+4,296)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    800322910759
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass83,189 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    885105788772
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail83,177 miles (+4,089)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    494708690562
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,088 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    543082590361
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail79,088 miles (+5,529)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    769662083371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass73,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    954496212349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE CALIPHER DUST SHIELD SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail73,559 miles (+3,373)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    307531001710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working WIRING CORRODED (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE CALIPHER DUST SHIELD SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass70,186 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    469229484648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,132 miles (+2,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    512096905322
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass67,345 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    879094354166
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing badly on inside edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

  12. Fail67,339 miles (+3,247)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,339 miles
    Test number
    694125975541
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing badly on inside edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

  13. Pass64,092 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    469794089002
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail64,090 miles (+3,990)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    268621394830
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass60,100 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    536547114312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,040 miles (+3,787)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,040 miles
    Test number
    195465614342
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail56,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    125894393226
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  18. Pass56,253 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    307804093215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,278 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    685084612323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,078 miles (+8,356)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,078 miles
    Test number
    555126202343
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSqueaking from both rear brake drums

  21. Pass42,722 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,722 miles
    Test number
    429724901459
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f wisbone bushes showing slighr play
    • NoteRear n/s/ and o/s axle bushes have slight wear

  22. Fail42,722 miles (+7,343)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,722 miles
    Test number
    746944001395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f wisbone bushes showing slighr play
    • NoteRear n/s/ and o/s axle bushes have slight wear

  23. Pass35,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    733173990277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail35,379 miles (+7,579)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    962113890258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,800 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,800 miles
    Test number
    783074509322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,929 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    540996808395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,908 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,908 miles
    Test number
    854540407337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,976 miles
    Test number
    603914996247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S40 HRS

Does S40 HRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 HRS expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 HRS?
The MOT on S40 HRS expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 HRS done?
S40 HRS was recorded at 87,487 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
Has S40 HRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HRS has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 HRS 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 HRS find?
S40 HRS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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