Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
S5 FDNMOT history
S5 FDN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 106,480 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 FDN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 FDN was last recorded at 106,480 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,379 miles · 14 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,101 miles
- Average per year
- 8,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,480 miles
- 2024 – 99,379 miles
- 2023 – 90,940 miles
- 2022 – 83,684 miles
- 2021 – 82,294 miles
- 2020 – 66,985 miles
- 2019 – 54,565 miles
- 2018 – 41,902 miles
- 2017 – 31,904 miles
- 2016 – 19,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,480 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 106,480 miles
- Test number
- 646010098840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail106,480 miles (+7,101)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,480 miles
- Test number
- 419887453939
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass99,379 miles (+8,439)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 99,379 miles
- Test number
- 427099877461
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose center joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass90,940 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 90,940 miles
- Test number
- 471581054346
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail90,940 miles (+7,256)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,940 miles
- Test number
- 113931756712
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,684 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 83,684 miles
- Test number
- 116329542380
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail83,682 miles (+1,388)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,682 miles
- Test number
- 978717718982
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass82,294 miles (+4,232)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 82,294 miles
- Test number
- 553866338872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 78,062 miles
- Test number
- 354939957204
- 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))
Fail78,062 miles (+11,077)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,062 miles
- Test number
- 312933818947
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass66,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,985 miles
- Test number
- 948275420603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,985 miles (+12,420)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,985 miles
- Test number
- 688263457087
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass54,565 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 54,565 miles
- Test number
- 710385986216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail54,565 miles (+12,663)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,565 miles
- Test number
- 958640722218
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,902 miles
- Test number
- 398458835836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,902 miles (+9,998)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,902 miles
- Test number
- 954616582422
- Repaired at testNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on rack (2.3.2)
Pass31,904 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,904 miles
- Test number
- 161938042716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail31,904 miles (+12,863)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,904 miles
- Test number
- 469018905024
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass19,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 19,041 miles
- Test number
- 612255137008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,041 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,041 miles
- Test number
- 987543894115
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Questions about S5 FDN
- Does S5 FDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 FDN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S5 FDN?
- The MOT on S5 FDN is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 FDN done?
- S5 FDN was recorded at 106,480 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,974 miles a year.
- Has S5 FDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 FDN has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 FDN 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 FDN find?
- S5 FDN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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