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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S678 BPNMOT history

S678 BPN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 82,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,430 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 BPN
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 BPN was last recorded at 82,430 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,430 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,430 miles
  • 2025 – 81,622 miles
  • 2024 – 79,640 miles
  • 2023 – 78,192 miles
  • 2022 – 76,663 miles
  • 2021 – 75,805 miles
  • 2020 – 74,256 miles
  • 2019 – 71,226 miles
  • 2018 – 68,359 miles
  • 2017 – 66,253 miles
  • 2016 – 65,144 miles
  • 2015 – 62,827 miles
  • 2014 – 56,903 miles
  • 2013 – 48,517 miles
  • 2012 – 41,719 miles
  • 2011 – 39,593 miles
  • 2010 – 37,598 miles
  • 2009 – 34,856 miles
  • 2008 – 31,871 miles
  • 2007 – 28,660 miles
  • 2006 – 26,366 miles
  • 2005 – 23,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,430 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,430 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    426909956178
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail82,430 miles (+808)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    782535401832
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy and excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll corrosion marked with yellow chalk

  3. Pass81,622 miles (+1,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    322040270262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,640 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    614411632891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,638 miles (+1,446)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    922109471111
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded by suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass78,192 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    902933440583
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail78,191 miles (+1,528)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    604853837983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    779123939738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail76,663 miles (+858)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    338936543644
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    990687948042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail75,805 miles (+1,549)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    257582645055
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,256 miles (+3,030)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    752804059842
    • 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 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,226 miles (+149)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    206361864303
    • 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 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail71,077 miles (+2,718)2 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    110714979100
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  15. Pass68,359 miles (+2,106)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    255945528120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s flex hose ferrule & o/s/r flex hose ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded union connections (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  16. Pass66,253 miles (+1,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    885169526657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering union corroded.
    • AdvisorySlightly deteriorated rear bumpstops

  17. Pass65,144 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    122393370002
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail65,144 miles (+2,317)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    710978542515
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass62,827 miles (+5,924)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    959263565165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass56,903 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,903 miles
    Test number
    439079264141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,517 miles
    Test number
    215539063116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,517 miles (+6,798)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,517 miles
    Test number
    519629263180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass41,719 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,719 miles
    Test number
    686954062156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,593 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    405120491183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,598 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    594150600262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    320278809238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,856 miles (+2,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    471578009294
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  28. Pass31,871 miles (+3,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    312540808489
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  29. Pass28,660 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,660 miles
    Test number
    681268297144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,366 miles (+2,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    184130006256
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  31. Pass23,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    23,876 miles
    Test number
    820889505221
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about S678 BPN

Does S678 BPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S678 BPN is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S678 BPN?
The MOT on S678 BPN is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S678 BPN done?
S678 BPN was recorded at 82,430 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
Has S678 BPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 BPN has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S678 BPN 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 S678 BPN find?
S678 BPN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight signs of wear inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge.

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