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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S56 BTTMOT history

S56 BTT is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
37,597 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 BTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 BTT was last recorded at 37,597 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 1,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,462 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,135 miles
Average per year
1,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 37,597 miles
  • 2023 – 36,462 miles
  • 2022 – 34,382 miles
  • 2021 – 32,107 miles
  • 2020 – 30,247 miles
  • 2019 – 28,728 miles
  • 2018 – 27,467 miles
  • 2017 – 26,110 miles
  • 2016 – 24,000 miles
  • 2015 – 22,224 miles
  • 2014 – 20,613 miles
  • 2013 – 18,920 miles
  • 2012 – 14,750 miles
  • 2011 – 12,244 miles
  • 2010 – 11,017 miles
  • 2009 – 10,632 miles
  • 2008 – 9,929 miles
  • 2007 – 9,251 miles
  • 2006 – 8,585 miles
  • 2005 – 7,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,597 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
  • AdvisorySurface rust on o/s and n/s outer sills

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,597 miles (+1,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    877855098643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
    • AdvisorySurface rust on o/s and n/s outer sills

  2. Pass36,462 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,462 miles
    Test number
    130085351226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail36,449 miles (+2,067)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,449 miles
    Test number
    114429110221
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass34,382 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    737611622160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    728619536221
    • 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))

  6. Fail32,104 miles (+1,857)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    495353955802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass30,247 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    137781162710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    704100584117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,728 miles (+1,261)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    227113733869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass27,467 miles (+1,357)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    847529373253
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass26,110 miles (+2,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    290588476081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear silencer outer skinrusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass24,000 miles (+1,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    487499141612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear silencer outer skin rusty

  13. Pass22,224 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,224 miles
    Test number
    619572809700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear silencer box outer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has radial crack at inner sidewall

  14. Pass20,613 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,613 miles
    Test number
    658079254257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,920 miles (+4,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    409787043222
    • NoteSurface cracks to both rear tyres.

  16. Pass14,750 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,750 miles
    Test number
    875655252254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,244 miles
    Test number
    239026551296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,236 miles (+1,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,236 miles
    Test number
    168886851247
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass11,017 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,017 miles
    Test number
    560746350200
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass10,632 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,632 miles
    Test number
    631692659203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,929 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,929 miles
    Test number
    801495058233
    • 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)

  22. Pass9,251 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,251 miles
    Test number
    561288747228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,585 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,585 miles
    Test number
    470549146288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    7,734 miles
    Test number
    703210155213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 BTT

Does S56 BTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 BTT expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 BTT?
The MOT on S56 BTT expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 BTT done?
S56 BTT was recorded at 37,597 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 1,569 miles a year.
Has S56 BTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 BTT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 BTT 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 S56 BTT find?
S56 BTT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake load sensing valve stiff; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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