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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S736 ABDMOT history

S736 ABD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
83,082 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 ABD
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 expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 ABD was last recorded at 83,082 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 3,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,201 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,881 miles
Average per year
2,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,082 miles
  • 2023 – 79,201 miles
  • 2022 – 77,362 miles
  • 2021 – 75,512 miles
  • 2020 – 70,260 miles
  • 2019 – 68,588 miles
  • 2018 – 67,043 miles
  • 2017 – 64,798 miles
  • 2016 – 63,086 miles
  • 2015 – 61,553 miles
  • 2014 – 59,806 miles
  • 2013 – 58,344 miles
  • 2012 – 56,318 miles
  • 2011 – 53,779 miles
  • 2010 – 50,475 miles
  • 2009 – 47,700 miles
  • 2008 – 45,442 miles
  • 2007 – 43,369 miles
  • 2006 – 40,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,082 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,082 miles (+3,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    169645706057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,201 miles (+1,839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    756242824707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryThere is a misfire at idle but emissions ok

  3. Pass77,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    520024886991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,362 miles (+1,850)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    205238589002
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,512 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    176021033298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,260 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    208858830673
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass68,588 miles (+1,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    140555629788
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,043 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    657395894804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,798 miles (+1,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    245031163799
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass63,086 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    743571153877
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass61,553 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    386414395135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass59,806 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    325916194138
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail58,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    409627393113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass58,344 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    546417393125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,318 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    327100202450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,779 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    318318501288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,475 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    250988310202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail47,700 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    314515209431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass47,700 miles (+2,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    604415509255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass45,442 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    961481218288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,369 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    430494207272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    990123626204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,620 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    830522526241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth wishbone bushes showing cracks.
    • NoteNearside headlamp crack.

Questions about S736 ABD

Does S736 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S736 ABD expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S736 ABD?
The MOT on S736 ABD expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S736 ABD done?
S736 ABD was recorded at 83,082 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 2,374 miles a year.
Has S736 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 ABD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S736 ABD 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 S736 ABD find?
S736 ABD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy when rotated; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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