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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

S44 OTEMOT history

S44 OTE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S44 OTE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,803 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 OTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 OTE was last recorded at 84,803 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,237 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,566 miles
Average per year
6,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,803 miles
  • 2024 – 78,237 miles
  • 2023 – 72,279 miles
  • 2022 – 67,096 miles
  • 2021 – 61,194 miles
  • 2020 – 53,965 miles
  • 2019 – 45,955 miles
  • 2017 – 33,671 miles
  • 2016 – 25,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,803 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 MIL TYRE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,803 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    467942158839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,237 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,237 miles
    Test number
    575435346297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 MIL TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail78,236 miles (+5,957)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    604797972300
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 MIL TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass72,279 miles (+5,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    850708423067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high.
  5. Pass67,096 miles (+5,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    924689116396
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass61,194 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    354256408199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,965 miles (+8,010)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,965 miles
    Test number
    515521883581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE FLAKING CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPESION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT CRACKING IN TREAD (DOT 3313) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPESION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT CRACKING IN TREAD (DOT 3313) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR WIPER DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryTPS LIGHT ON
  8. Pass45,955 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,955 miles
    Test number
    108777513560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,671 miles (+8,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    186289118271
    • 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)
  10. Pass25,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    134762764826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 OTE

Does S44 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 OTE is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 OTE?
The MOT on S44 OTE is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 OTE done?
S44 OTE was recorded at 84,803 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,687 miles a year.
Has S44 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 OTE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 OTE 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 OTE find?
S44 OTE passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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