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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S4 OMUMOT history

S4 OMU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S4 OMU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,817 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 OMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 OMU was last recorded at 102,817 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 10,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,677 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,140 miles
Average per year
6,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,817 miles
  • 2025 – 92,677 miles
  • 2024 – 83,059 miles
  • 2023 – 79,239 miles
  • 2022 – 73,516 miles
  • 2021 – 68,278 miles
  • 2020 – 64,667 miles
  • 2019 – 60,434 miles
  • 2018 – 54,351 miles
  • 2017 – 48,752 miles
  • 2016 – 38,210 miles
  • 2015 – 28,951 miles
  • 2014 – 19,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,817 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,817 miles (+10,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    689384925633
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    472816532103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,676 miles (+9,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    769835909497
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass83,059 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    430204593651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,239 miles (+5,723)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    347962754526
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass73,516 miles (+5,238)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    338764567663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass68,278 miles (+3,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    885042089284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass64,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    154539579192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,667 miles (+4,233)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    379690346867
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass60,434 miles (+260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    127074966679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail60,174 miles (+5,823)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    685635441905
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass54,351 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,351 miles
    Test number
    813698730483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,752 miles (+10,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    180513911391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,210 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,210 miles
    Test number
    154693905709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,951 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,951 miles
    Test number
    209787585450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    128418614164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 OMU

Does S4 OMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 OMU is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 OMU?
The MOT on S4 OMU is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 OMU done?
S4 OMU was recorded at 102,817 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,772 miles a year.
Has S4 OMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 OMU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 OMU 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 S4 OMU find?
S4 OMU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside; oil leak, but not excessive.

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