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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S71 KTPMOT history

S71 KTP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
97,685 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 KTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 KTP was last recorded at 97,685 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,116 miles · 23 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,685 miles
  • 2021 – 96,116 miles
  • 2020 – 94,498 miles
  • 2019 – 91,379 miles
  • 2018 – 87,697 miles
  • 2017 – 83,708 miles
  • 2016 – 78,756 miles
  • 2015 – 73,897 miles
  • 2014 – 67,370 miles
  • 2013 – 58,768 miles
  • 2012 – 50,968 miles
  • 2011 – 50,816 miles
  • 2010 – 48,324 miles
  • 2009 – 45,016 miles
  • 2008 – 42,688 miles
  • 2007 – 40,118 miles
  • 2006 – 37,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,685 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
  • AdvisoryOffsid + Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,685 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    360833024959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffsid + Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,685 miles (+1,569)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    303579027022
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffsid + Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,116 miles (+87)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    104368133894
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,029 miles (+1,531)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    792913964970
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,498 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,498 miles
    Test number
    993191025456
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,485 miles (+3,106)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    919493340932
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill split & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,379 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,379 miles
    Test number
    737048947056
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass87,697 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    469724900535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,697 miles (+3,989)2 major3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    330843873186
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,708 miles (+4,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,708 miles
    Test number
    181048603823
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension has been lowered

  11. Pass78,756 miles (+4,859)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    713762185965
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass73,897 miles (+6,527)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    119480385153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight blows at centre exhaust joints

  13. Pass67,370 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    996461284102
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Fail67,368 miles (+8,600)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    177639974184
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass58,768 miles (+7,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    749929973199
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  16. Pass50,968 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    656997382117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,816 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    968407981183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,814 miles (+2,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    246316781187
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass48,324 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    251362480430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,016 miles (+2,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    651963439299
    • 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)

  21. Pass42,688 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    694104238241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,118 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    980163037292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    513883436285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 KTP

Does S71 KTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 KTP expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 KTP?
The MOT on S71 KTP expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 KTP done?
S71 KTP was recorded at 97,685 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has S71 KTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 KTP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S71 KTP 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 S71 KTP find?
S71 KTP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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