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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S727 LTHMOT history

S727 LTH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
49,811 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S727 LTH
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
14 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S727 LTH was last recorded at 49,811 miles on 26 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2023: 49,811 miles, lower than 104,863 miles on 27 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,863 miles · 27 Jan 2022

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,811 miles
  • 2022 – 104,863 miles
  • 2021 – 104,310 miles
  • 2020 – 103,821 miles
  • 2019 – 102,253 miles
  • 2018 – 99,060 miles
  • 2017 – 95,120 miles
  • 2016 – 91,451 miles
  • 2015 – 87,568 miles
  • 2014 – 66,041 miles
  • 2013 – 63,444 miles
  • 2012 – 60,263 miles
  • 2011 – 58,711 miles
  • 2010 – 58,234 miles
  • 2009 – 57,621 miles
  • 2008 – 57,096 miles
  • 2007 – 55,126 miles
  • 2006 – 51,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCar has general rust

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    373765109159
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCar has general rust

  2. Fail49,811 miles (-55,052)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    168090577780
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCar has general rust

  3. Pass104,863 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    733150412013
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail104,863 miles (+553)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    997911664633
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    205275335516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail104,310 miles (+489)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    191157678504
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass103,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,821 miles
    Test number
    692252957988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,821 miles (+1,568)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,821 miles
    Test number
    316845985805
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,253 miles (+3,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,253 miles
    Test number
    291534429816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    423966940252
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  11. Fail99,060 miles (+3,940)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    569425235401
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    927200045027
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  13. Fail95,120 miles (+3,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    457424117902
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  14. Pass91,451 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    122392391590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,568 miles (+21,527)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    998612815025
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arms corroded
    • NoteOffside front wishbone, rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  16. Pass66,041 miles (+2,597)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    169007114429
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteBoth front wishbones corroded
    • NoteOffside front wishbone bush splitting

  17. Pass63,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    586077413078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,432 miles (+3,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    245237613009
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass60,263 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    979409912037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,711 miles (+477)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    649040221006
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroding slightly

  21. Pass58,234 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    580569410031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,621 miles (+525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    150937929067
    • NoteFront wishbones corroded

  23. Pass57,096 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    952270618082
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to front lower suspension arms

  24. Fail57,093 miles (+1,967)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,093 miles
    Test number
    481320718026
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to front lower suspension arms

  25. Pass55,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    832351817068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,126 miles (+3,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    863411717053
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  27. Pass51,682 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    320013116009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly

Questions about S727 LTH

Does S727 LTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S727 LTH expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S727 LTH?
The MOT on S727 LTH expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S727 LTH done?
S727 LTH was recorded at 49,811 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023.
Has S727 LTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S727 LTH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S727 LTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S727 LTH find?
S727 LTH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside mirror glass missing; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty; car has general rust.

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