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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

S4 YYMMOT history

S4 YYM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 51,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

S4 YYM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,928 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 YYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 YYM was last recorded at 51,928 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,018 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,910 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,928 miles
  • 2025 – 49,018 miles
  • 2024 – 46,015 miles
  • 2023 – 43,338 miles
  • 2022 – 40,562 miles
  • 2021 – 38,586 miles
  • 2019 – 34,684 miles
  • 2018 – 30,785 miles
  • 2017 – 27,059 miles
  • 2016 – 22,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,928 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,928 miles (+2,910)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,928 miles
    Test number
    618164798204
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,018 miles (+3,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,018 miles
    Test number
    541126167964
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,015 miles (+2,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    500200708819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass43,338 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    533243412841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass40,562 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    284475612227
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail40,556 miles (+1,970)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,556 miles
    Test number
    818529928312
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass38,586 miles (+3,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,586 miles
    Test number
    182666314425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass34,684 miles (+3,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    897001127351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass30,785 miles (+3,726)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    771538469808
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass27,059 miles (+4,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    268451275325
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass22,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,492 miles
    Test number
    114373142981
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

Questions about S4 YYM

Does S4 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 YYM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 YYM?
The MOT on S4 YYM is valid until 29 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 YYM done?
S4 YYM was recorded at 51,928 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has S4 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 YYM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 YYM 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 YYM find?
S4 YYM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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