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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

S44 AFJMOT history

S44 AFJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S44 AFJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,721 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 AFJ was last recorded at 107,721 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 5,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,415 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,306 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,721 miles
  • 2025 – 102,415 miles
  • 2024 – 98,352 miles
  • 2023 – 92,772 miles
  • 2022 – 86,618 miles
  • 2021 – 83,949 miles
  • 2020 – 79,765 miles
  • 2019 – 74,397 miles
  • 2018 – 69,069 miles
  • 2017 – 64,901 miles
  • 2016 – 58,352 miles
  • 2015 – 49,865 miles
  • 2014 – 42,946 miles
  • 2013 – 36,311 miles
  • 2012 – 30,282 miles
  • 2011 – 24,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,721 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,721 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,721 miles
    Test number
    452567433740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,415 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    318213860291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,352 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    709782679601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,772 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,772 miles
    Test number
    374046377366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,618 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    208984269299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,949 miles (+4,184)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    867613546556
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass79,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,765 miles
    Test number
    656664369588
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  8. Fail79,763 miles (+5,366)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    402048731281
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  9. Pass74,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    237289037146
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
  10. Fail74,397 miles (+5,328)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    464133954458
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
  11. Pass69,069 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    854781565234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,977 miles (+4,076)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,977 miles
    Test number
    643183542224
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass64,901 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    610027410582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,352 miles (+8,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    436719553412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    147795845233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,865 miles (+6,919)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    746775345275
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass42,946 miles (+6,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    357844244432
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass36,311 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,311 miles
    Test number
    369815943411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail36,311 miles (+6,029)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,311 miles
    Test number
    528075043275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass30,282 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,282 miles
    Test number
    739541342259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    416625431231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 AFJ

Does S44 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 AFJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 AFJ?
The MOT on S44 AFJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 AFJ done?
S44 AFJ was recorded at 107,721 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has S44 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 AFJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S44 AFJ 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 S44 AFJ find?
S44 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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