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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S61 ODDMOT history

S61 ODD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
43,873 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ODD
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
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ODD was last recorded at 43,873 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,466 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
1,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,873 miles
  • 2021 – 42,466 miles
  • 2020 – 41,385 miles
  • 2019 – 39,917 miles
  • 2018 – 38,595 miles
  • 2017 – 37,642 miles
  • 2016 – 35,467 miles
  • 2015 – 33,245 miles
  • 2014 – 31,616 miles
  • 2013 – 28,794 miles
  • 2012 – 27,236 miles
  • 2011 – 25,867 miles
  • 2010 – 23,401 miles
  • 2009 – 21,754 miles
  • 2008 – 20,634 miles
  • 2007 – 18,955 miles
  • 2006 – 17,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,873 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,873 miles (+1,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    950802596697
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    297857559698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,466 miles (+1,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    405833390812
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,385 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,385 miles
    Test number
    510600825218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,917 miles
    Test number
    432953087636
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail39,917 miles (+1,322)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,917 miles
    Test number
    236043254098
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass38,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    227363400878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,595 miles (+953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    283498238711
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade perished & deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass37,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,642 miles
    Test number
    583024133209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,642 miles (+2,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,642 miles
    Test number
    920860118212
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass35,467 miles (+2,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    340977996965
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly perished on ends

  12. Pass33,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    153892437875
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  13. Fail33,245 miles (+1,629)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    909222650610
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass31,616 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    885799054232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    388965843204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,794 miles (+1,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    557145243246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass27,236 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    368487602466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,867 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,867 miles
    Test number
    969954911232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,401 miles (+1,647)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    932810600296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront disc starting to wear and pitt

  20. Pass21,754 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    581621219270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass20,634 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,634 miles
    Test number
    474527918209
    • 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. Pass18,955 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    421537007236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,276 miles
    Test number
    393897406416
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S61 ODD

Does S61 ODD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 ODD expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 ODD?
The MOT on S61 ODD expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 ODD done?
S61 ODD was recorded at 43,873 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 1,644 miles a year.
Has S61 ODD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ODD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S61 ODD 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 S61 ODD find?
S61 ODD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge, and 1 more.

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