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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S56 SLHMOT history

S56 SLH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,551 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 SLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 SLH was last recorded at 66,551 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,659 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,892 miles
Average per year
2,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,551 miles
  • 2025 – 63,659 miles
  • 2024 – 60,384 miles
  • 2023 – 55,513 miles
  • 2021 – 51,382 miles
  • 2020 – 46,950 miles
  • 2019 – 39,179 miles
  • 2018 – 35,708 miles
  • 2017 – 35,497 miles
  • 2016 – 34,773 miles
  • 2015 – 34,194 miles
  • 2013 – 33,471 miles
  • 2012 – 32,722 miles
  • 2011 – 31,780 miles
  • 2010 – 30,384 miles
  • 2009 – 29,179 miles
  • 2008 – 28,285 miles
  • 2007 – 26,824 miles
  • 2006 – 25,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,551 miles
  • AdvisoryFrount bumper lower trim damaged

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,551 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    781511093939
    • AdvisoryFrount bumper lower trim damaged

  2. Pass63,659 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    725608492153
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 165/70/r13 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail63,659 miles (+3,275)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    989213442837
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 165/70/r13 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,384 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    410503187920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail60,352 miles (+4,839)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    702048048911
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,513 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    945493754440
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail55,513 miles (+4,131)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    336479750138
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass51,382 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    149625842788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,950 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    486634705742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,876 miles (+7,697)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    709976630317
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,179 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,179 miles
    Test number
    623876528926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,708 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,708 miles
    Test number
    151591758167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,497 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    827671567227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,773 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    489333136301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,194 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    649522725022
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass33,471 miles (+749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,471 miles
    Test number
    345910943316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,722 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    775884122389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,780 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,780 miles
    Test number
    429528401438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,384 miles (+1,205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    861620880249
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge.

  20. Pass29,179 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,179 miles
    Test number
    191212079282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,285 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    223099968231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,824 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,824 miles
    Test number
    132015277228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    901023586202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,126 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    254113486237
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S56 SLH

Does S56 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 SLH is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 SLH?
The MOT on S56 SLH is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 SLH done?
S56 SLH was recorded at 66,551 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,105 miles a year.
Has S56 SLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 SLH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S56 SLH 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 SLH find?
S56 SLH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: frount bumper lower trim damaged.

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