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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S63 SWAMOT history

S63 SWA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
47,457 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S63 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S63 SWA was last recorded at 47,457 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,162 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,457 miles
  • 2024 – 47,162 miles
  • 2023 – 46,577 miles
  • 2022 – 46,414 miles
  • 2021 – 46,281 miles
  • 2020 – 46,103 miles
  • 2019 – 45,495 miles
  • 2018 – 45,074 miles
  • 2017 – 44,353 miles
  • 2016 – 43,541 miles
  • 2015 – 42,652 miles
  • 2014 – 41,765 miles
  • 2013 – 40,866 miles
  • 2012 – 40,249 miles
  • 2011 – 39,045 miles
  • 2010 – 37,736 miles
  • 2009 – 36,655 miles
  • 2008 – 35,815 miles
  • 2007 – 35,128 miles
  • 2006 – 33,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,457 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers corroded not weakend (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers corroded not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,457 miles (+295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    825895762642
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers corroded not weakend (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers corroded not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass47,162 miles (+585)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    949588358737
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,577 miles (+163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,577 miles
    Test number
    425661353582
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,414 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,414 miles
    Test number
    250021769682
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,281 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    409214413695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,103 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    822740289051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail46,103 miles (+6)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    236502442015
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail46,097 miles (+602)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,097 miles
    Test number
    382650696786
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded (holed)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass45,495 miles (+421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    375818600123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to each wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass45,074 miles (+721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    815973517974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass44,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    776040664077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,353 miles (+812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    187227966530
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral High level brake light inop, none genuine

  13. Pass43,541 miles (+889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    239880219264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNon standard high level stop lamp not working

  14. Pass42,652 miles (+887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    167404585150
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteVarious suspension components rusty

  15. Pass41,765 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    685931794130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,866 miles (+15)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    478542193100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOsr outer sill / wheel arch area has been repaired, some filler has been used in the repair, however structure appears to have been repaired correctly and is in good condition.

  17. Fail40,851 miles (+602)1 failure12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    438862683110
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass40,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    457499482189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail40,249 miles (+1,204)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    988919082145
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail39,045 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    349450091184
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs showing corrosion

  21. Pass39,045 miles (+1,309)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    819330591137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs showing corrosion

  22. Pass37,736 miles (+1,081)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,736 miles
    Test number
    612104880121
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded.

  23. Pass36,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    321042299125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail36,655 miles (+840)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    942992499139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass35,815 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,815 miles
    Test number
    573403198141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,128 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    262844407292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    721936396147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S63 SWA

Does S63 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S63 SWA expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S63 SWA?
The MOT on S63 SWA expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S63 SWA done?
S63 SWA was recorded at 47,457 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 708 miles a year.
Has S63 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S63 SWA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S63 SWA 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 S63 SWA find?
S63 SWA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: central front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers corroded not weakend; central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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