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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

S4 KTUMOT history

S4 KTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

S4 KTU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2024
Mileage
81,660 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 KTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 KTU was last recorded at 81,660 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2014: 12,646 miles, lower than 58,141 miles on 17 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,319 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
341 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,660 miles
  • 2023 – 81,319 miles
  • 2022 – 81,077 miles
  • 2021 – 80,715 miles
  • 2020 – 79,750 miles
  • 2019 – 76,601 miles
  • 2018 – 74,773 miles
  • 2017 – 71,528 miles
  • 2016 – 65,583 miles
  • 2015 – 63,077 miles
  • 2014 – 12,646 miles
  • 2013 – 58,141 miles
  • 2012 – 53,920 miles
  • 2011 – 42,752 miles
  • 2010 – 35,819 miles
  • 2009 – 34,880 miles
  • 2008 – 25,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,660 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Rear under body slight dent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,660 miles (+341)3 major3 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    168415827264
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass81,319 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    749797740341
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail81,319 miles (+242)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    556016362589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,077 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    708262268717
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear under body slight dent
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail81,077 miles (+362)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    485505777147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear under body slight dent
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,715 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    113021370527
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear under body slight dent
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not tested

  7. Fail80,715 miles (+965)5 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    450389147188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear under body slight dent
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not tested

  8. Pass79,750 miles (+3,149)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    410018701116
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass76,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    728961445936
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail76,601 miles (+1,828)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    819500961724
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    230223594239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail74,773 miles (+3,245)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    589269508970
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,528 miles
    Test number
    795796027741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,528 miles (+5,945)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,528 miles
    Test number
    548101731543
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass65,583 miles (+2,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    538215693877
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass63,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    804704851177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail63,077 miles (+50,431)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    391899693625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass12,646 miles (-45,495)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    12,646 miles
    Test number
    979019044344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    385630493274
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail58,141 miles (+4,221)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    249890493268
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass53,920 miles (+11,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    866915772294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,752 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,752 miles
    Test number
    386235831254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f hub cap are missing

  23. Pass42,752 miles (+6,933)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,752 miles
    Test number
    425315131209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f hub cap are missing

  24. Pass35,819 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,819 miles
    Test number
    241559180191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,880 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    644553959244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,321 miles
    Test number
    171725638299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,321 miles1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,321 miles
    Test number
    740945238251
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 KTU

Does S4 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 KTU expired on 16 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 KTU?
The MOT on S4 KTU expired on 16 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 KTU done?
S4 KTU was recorded at 81,660 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has S4 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 KTU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 KTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 KTU find?
S4 KTU failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects, 3 defects repaired at the test, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside headlamp not working on main beam, and 14 more.

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