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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S56 SKEMOT history

S56 SKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
46,055 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 SKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 SKE was last recorded at 46,055 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,022 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,055 miles
  • 2024 – 46,022 miles
  • 2023 – 45,965 miles
  • 2022 – 45,806 miles
  • 2021 – 45,632 miles
  • 2020 – 45,414 miles
  • 2019 – 44,849 miles
  • 2018 – 44,093 miles
  • 2017 – 43,486 miles
  • 2016 – 42,693 miles
  • 2015 – 41,686 miles
  • 2014 – 40,516 miles
  • 2013 – 39,760 miles
  • 2012 – 38,945 miles
  • 2011 – 38,332 miles
  • 2010 – 37,516 miles
  • 2009 – 36,728 miles
  • 2008 – 35,773 miles
  • 2007 – 34,462 miles
  • 2006 – 32,575 miles
  • 2005 – 30,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,055 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,055 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    592194726395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,022 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    390338679675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,016 miles (+51)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,016 miles
    Test number
    917242338061
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed DUE TO OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass45,965 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    362580253394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,806 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    342902715823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,632 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    335718539578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,414 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    103639220240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,849 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,849 miles
    Test number
    209248026757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,093 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,093 miles
    Test number
    957764023588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    870127225844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,486 miles (+793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    997249946997
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass42,693 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    518940374632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    948539465191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,685 miles (+1,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,685 miles
    Test number
    116479165198
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass40,516 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    945881374104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,760 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,760 miles
    Test number
    868091873123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    518021572137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,945 miles (+613)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    828091872117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass38,332 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    105367361105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,516 miles (+788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    920269370112
    • 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)
  21. Pass36,728 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    583489569199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,773 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    973122878117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,462 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    394921177188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,575 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,575 miles
    Test number
    513022976148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    30,823 miles
    Test number
    940168465119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 SKE

Does S56 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 SKE expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 SKE?
The MOT on S56 SKE expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 SKE done?
S56 SKE was recorded at 46,055 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 760 miles a year.
Has S56 SKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 SKE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S56 SKE 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 SKE find?
S56 SKE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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