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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S43 SAHMOT history

S43 SAH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
102,739 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 SAH was last recorded at 102,739 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,642 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,739 miles
  • 2022 – 90,059 miles
  • 2021 – 89,081 miles
  • 2020 – 88,043 miles
  • 2019 – 86,568 miles
  • 2018 – 84,110 miles
  • 2017 – 82,075 miles
  • 2016 – 80,746 miles
  • 2015 – 78,743 miles
  • 2014 – 75,786 miles
  • 2013 – 72,191 miles
  • 2012 – 68,971 miles
  • 2011 – 64,970 miles
  • 2010 – 60,557 miles
  • 2009 – 55,320 miles
  • 2008 – 50,317 miles
  • 2007 – 45,033 miles
  • 2006 – 40,129 miles
  • 2005 – 34,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,739 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,739 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    940036729927
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,642 miles (+12,583)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    192532424091
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,059 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    341833643634
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail89,940 miles (+859)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    725520558689
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass89,081 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,081 miles
    Test number
    917173684561
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    455919213175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail88,043 miles (+1,475)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    111885973586
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,568 miles (+2,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,568 miles
    Test number
    984026291096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass84,110 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    527604850287
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass82,075 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    901765678726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,746 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    705032577581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    852465604758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail78,739 miles (+2,953)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    251075195821
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,786 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    936843044348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,191 miles (+3,220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    526482843235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm tread

  16. Fail68,971 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    116162752274
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side of windscreen cracked not effecting drivers veiw

  17. Pass68,971 miles (+4,001)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    356832152207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side of windscreen cracked not effecting drivers veiw

  18. Pass64,970 miles (+4,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,970 miles
    Test number
    359804031432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge.

  19. Pass60,557 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    223192150292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,320 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    172608219271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,286 miles (+4,969)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    241869809209
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear no.plate delaminating in part.

  22. Pass50,317 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    633500918223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,033 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    351386307446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,129 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    592436106288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    34,397 miles
    Test number
    751816195135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 SAH

Does S43 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 SAH expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 SAH?
The MOT on S43 SAH expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 SAH done?
S43 SAH was recorded at 102,739 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has S43 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 SAH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S43 SAH 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 S43 SAH find?
S43 SAH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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