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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc

S5 EDMMOT history

S5 EDM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

S5 EDM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,417 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 EDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 EDM was last recorded at 131,417 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 8,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,702 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,715 miles
Average per year
10,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,417 miles
  • 2024 – 122,702 miles
  • 2023 – 113,275 miles
  • 2022 – 106,067 miles
  • 2021 – 99,867 miles
  • 2020 – 96,750 miles
  • 2019 – 83,263 miles
  • 2018 – 64,066 miles
  • 2017 – 44,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen and scratched

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust joint center sleeve clamps corroded and one broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,417 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    892327405019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail131,417 miles (+8,715)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    618172082061
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass122,702 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    342047435880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint center sleeve clamps corroded and one broken
  4. Fail122,699 miles (+9,424)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,699 miles
    Test number
    240159471373
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure under engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint center sleeve clamps corroded and one broken
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  5. Pass113,275 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    944596814428
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen and slight scracthing of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight has water inside but not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on on dash
  6. Fail113,272 miles (+7,205)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    178168745449
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen and slight scracthing of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight has water inside but not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on on dash
  7. Pass106,067 miles (+6,200)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,067 miles
    Test number
    635354752158
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen to the left of steeringwheel (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,867 miles (+3,117)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    175203156219
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass96,750 miles (+171)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    249589079065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Fail96,579 miles (+13,316)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    318928402773
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation ( uneven application ) (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass83,263 miles (+19,197)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    656432082303
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  12. Pass64,066 miles (+20,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    452394165674
    • AdvisoryEngine and side undertrays fitted obscuring components
  13. Pass44,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,017 miles
    Test number
    627934066588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 EDM

Does S5 EDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 EDM expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 EDM?
The MOT on S5 EDM expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 EDM done?
S5 EDM was recorded at 131,417 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 10,843 miles a year.
Has S5 EDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 EDM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 EDM 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 S5 EDM find?
S5 EDM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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