Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
S44 EMRMOT history
S44 EMR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 79,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 79,872 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 EMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 EMR was last recorded at 79,872 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,717 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,155 miles
- Average per year
- 3,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,872 miles
- 2025 – 76,717 miles
- 2024 – 74,543 miles
- 2023 – 69,416 miles
- 2022 – 58,958 miles
- 2021 – 53,036 miles
- 2020 – 49,498 miles
- 2019 – 43,263 miles
- 2018 – 37,022 miles
- 2017 – 36,467 miles
- 2016 – 34,977 miles
- 2015 – 33,608 miles
- 2014 – 31,325 miles
- 2013 – 29,007 miles
- 2012 – 27,092 miles
- 2011 – 23,747 miles
- 2010 – 21,217 miles
- 2009 – 18,367 miles
- 2008 – 16,106 miles
- 2007 – 12,836 miles
- 2006 – 10,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,872 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Fuel cap seal cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,872 miles (+3,155)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 79,872 miles
- Test number
- 826607248254
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,717 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 76,717 miles
- Test number
- 458624328044
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.
Fail76,712 miles (+2,169)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,712 miles
- Test number
- 598928116188
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.
Pass74,543 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 74,543 miles
- Test number
- 952356251491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,485 miles (+5,069)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,485 miles
- Test number
- 904240207105
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH ON LOWER WISHBONE HAS EXCESSIVELY PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,416 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,416 miles
- Test number
- 244395878015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,399 miles (+10,441)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,399 miles
- Test number
- 123662424589
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,958 miles (+5,922)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 58,958 miles
- Test number
- 412670180043
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody coated in underseal
Pass53,036 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 53,036 miles
- Test number
- 538916316477
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Fail53,035 miles (+3,537)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,035 miles
- Test number
- 297889283824
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass49,498 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 49,498 miles
- Test number
- 905205164783
- AdvisoryBody damage
Fail49,471 miles (+6,208)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,471 miles
- Test number
- 371104962221
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody damage
Pass43,263 miles (+6,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 43,263 miles
- Test number
- 641779319302
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 37,022 miles
- Test number
- 275122594694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,022 miles (+555)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,022 miles
- Test number
- 265028680344
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass36,467 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 36,467 miles
- Test number
- 326474203175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,456 miles (+1,479)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,456 miles
- Test number
- 100524257866
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,977 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,977 miles
- Test number
- 847382576639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail34,977 miles (+1,369)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,977 miles
- Test number
- 505264233488
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,608 miles (+2,283)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,608 miles
- Test number
- 357598615100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,325 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 31,325 miles
- Test number
- 317344494078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,320 miles (+2,313)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,320 miles
- Test number
- 296543594061
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass29,007 miles (+1,915)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 29,007 miles
- Test number
- 165755593033
- NoteO/s/r tyre perishing
Pass27,092 miles (+3,345)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 27,092 miles
- Test number
- 218460712445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,747 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,747 miles
- Test number
- 597105801105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,716 miles (+2,499)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,716 miles
- Test number
- 679783501130
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass21,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 21,217 miles
- Test number
- 282892210196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,217 miles (+2,850)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,217 miles
- Test number
- 284582910465
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,367 miles (+2,261)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 18,367 miles
- Test number
- 620673019187
- NoteBoth Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Getting Slightly Low On Tread.
Pass16,106 miles (+3,270)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 16,106 miles
- Test number
- 392065808133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,836 miles (+2,529)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 12,836 miles
- Test number
- 703354717182
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass10,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 10,307 miles
- Test number
- 130414016149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 EMR
- Does S44 EMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 EMR is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 EMR?
- The MOT on S44 EMR is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 EMR done?
- S44 EMR was recorded at 79,872 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,442 miles a year.
- Has S44 EMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 EMR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S44 EMR 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 EMR find?
- S44 EMR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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