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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S42 VOAMOT history

S42 VOA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
59,335 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 VOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 VOA was last recorded at 59,335 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,551 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
2,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,335 miles
  • 2022 – 56,551 miles
  • 2021 – 53,115 miles
  • 2020 – 50,279 miles
  • 2019 – 48,265 miles
  • 2018 – 47,504 miles
  • 2017 – 46,391 miles
  • 2016 – 45,120 miles
  • 2015 – 43,189 miles
  • 2014 – 40,372 miles
  • 2013 – 37,629 miles
  • 2012 – 35,564 miles
  • 2011 – 34,196 miles
  • 2010 – 32,855 miles
  • 2009 – 30,672 miles
  • 2008 – 29,033 miles
  • 2007 – 26,395 miles
  • 2006 – 23,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,335 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Scored Inner And Outer Surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wing Corroded (Sill Section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,335 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    420280337252
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,551 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    766021661982
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail56,543 miles (+3,428)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,543 miles
    Test number
    413801625943
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,115 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    160195880406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing sill section corroded

  5. Fail53,115 miles (+2,836)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    644345247469
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing sill section corroded

  6. Pass50,279 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    419592142643
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Scored Inner And Outer Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded (Sill Section
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail50,277 miles (+2,012)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    833896503889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Scored Inner And Outer Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded (Sill Section
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit And Wearing Bold Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,265 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,265 miles
    Test number
    900655778939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,504 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    343868912929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,391 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    599784966274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,120 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    495284330284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,098 miles (+1,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,098 miles
    Test number
    699895997405
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass43,189 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    825008455074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,372 miles (+2,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    587221244065
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,629 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    495034053014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,564 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    796451862060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,196 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    167149231020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass32,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,855 miles
    Test number
    450835950085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,855 miles (+2,183)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,855 miles
    Test number
    121845450495
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass30,672 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    270459419081
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,033 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    974149338088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,395 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    264603627048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,418 miles
    Test number
    401188816003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 VOA

Does S42 VOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 VOA expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 VOA?
The MOT on S42 VOA expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 VOA done?
S42 VOA was recorded at 59,335 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 2,084 miles a year.
Has S42 VOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 VOA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S42 VOA 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 S42 VOA find?
S42 VOA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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