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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

S44 SMUMOT history

S44 SMU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 70,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

S44 SMU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,992 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 SMU was last recorded at 70,992 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,947 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
7,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,992 miles
  • 2025 – 51,913 miles
  • 2024 – 48,013 miles
  • 2023 – 42,394 miles
  • 2022 – 38,085 miles
  • 2021 – 32,258 miles
  • 2020 – 27,510 miles
  • 2019 – 22,726 miles
  • 2018 – 17,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,992 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,992 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    730053692292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,947 miles (+19,034)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    608063562220
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,913 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    182533159584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,013 miles (+5,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    905851209683
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass42,394 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    680306553631
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail42,394 miles (+4,309)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    775978893502
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,085 miles (+5,827)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    573310419780
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass32,258 miles (+4,748)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,258 miles
    Test number
    494711234809
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass27,510 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    27,510 miles
    Test number
    426167561013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,726 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,726 miles
    Test number
    549394483913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,931 miles
    Test number
    963794189118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 SMU

Does S44 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 SMU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 SMU?
The MOT on S44 SMU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 SMU done?
S44 SMU was recorded at 70,992 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,207 miles a year.
Has S44 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 SMU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 SMU 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 SMU find?
S44 SMU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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