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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

S4 STYMOT history

S4 STY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S4 STY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,813 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 STY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 STY was last recorded at 61,813 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,239 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,574 miles
Average per year
3,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,813 miles
  • 2025 – 58,239 miles
  • 2023 – 54,169 miles
  • 2021 – 49,013 miles
  • 2020 – 47,778 miles
  • 2019 – 46,822 miles
  • 2018 – 44,966 miles
  • 2017 – 37,818 miles
  • 2016 – 29,512 miles
  • 2015 – 26,064 miles
  • 2014 – 23,577 miles
  • 2013 – 17,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,813 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,813 miles (+3,574)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    554280935074
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass58,239 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    737753149392
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail58,239 miles (+4,070)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    251689745652
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,169 miles (+2,898)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,169 miles
    Test number
    214935102425
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass51,271 miles (+2,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    319285682383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  6. Pass49,013 miles (+1,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    615545576176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  7. Pass47,778 miles (+956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,778 miles
    Test number
    546312270956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  8. Pass46,822 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,822 miles
    Test number
    931833439991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass44,966 miles (+7,148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    755170981067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in between tread
  10. Pass37,818 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,818 miles
    Test number
    229704098140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,512 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    480847064993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,064 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    146450785129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,577 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,577 miles
    Test number
    317208474129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean for tester to read
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished
  14. Fail23,577 miles (+6,108)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,577 miles
    Test number
    545648574130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean for tester to read
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished
  15. Pass17,469 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,469 miles
    Test number
    896907173178
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S4 STY

Does S4 STY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 STY is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 STY?
The MOT on S4 STY is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 STY done?
S4 STY was recorded at 61,813 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,539 miles a year.
Has S4 STY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 STY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 STY 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 STY find?
S4 STY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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