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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 999 cc

S736 BSFMOT history

S736 BSF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 81,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
81,588 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S736 BSF was last recorded at 81,588 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 3,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,540 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,048 miles
Average per year
2,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,588 miles
  • 2023 – 78,540 miles
  • 2022 – 72,600 miles
  • 2021 – 66,798 miles
  • 2020 – 61,129 miles
  • 2019 – 59,258 miles
  • 2018 – 58,548 miles
  • 2017 – 57,535 miles
  • 2016 – 56,315 miles
  • 2015 – 54,887 miles
  • 2014 – 53,994 miles
  • 2013 – 53,241 miles
  • 2012 – 52,634 miles
  • 2011 – 51,841 miles
  • 2010 – 50,776 miles
  • 2009 – 49,277 miles
  • 2008 – 48,051 miles
  • 2007 – 46,833 miles
  • 2006 – 45,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,588 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake lever (1.1.15 (f))
  • MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Considerable travel on hand brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s rear tyre cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,588 miles (+3,048)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    968470772460
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake lever (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,540 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,540 miles
    Test number
    618421243441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail78,538 miles (+5,938)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    694350319297
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  4. Pass72,600 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    622397076459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,798 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,798 miles
    Test number
    320989066166
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryConsiderable travel on hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracked

  6. Fail66,798 miles (+5,669)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,798 miles
    Test number
    784529445488
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryConsiderable travel on hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracked

  7. Pass61,129 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    640864307923
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass59,258 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    117714970881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,256 miles (+708)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    997479250396
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass58,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    893561910495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,545 miles (+1,010)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    659691730464
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass57,535 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    718502879719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,524 miles (+1,209)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    715174566426
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass56,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,315 miles
    Test number
    621134620098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,315 miles (+1,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,315 miles
    Test number
    657898099474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass54,887 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    465514456925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    868922814213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail53,994 miles (+753)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    666002814250
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass53,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    737015703267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,241 miles (+607)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    825534703298
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Pass52,634 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    539895332210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,841 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,841 miles
    Test number
    835336231217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    219787511238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,804 miles (+1,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    749747111216
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass50,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    130078210280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,776 miles (+1,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    351468210493
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Pass49,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    341087919495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,277 miles (+1,226)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    392827619223
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass48,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    600987718200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,051 miles (+1,218)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    520957818207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Pass46,833 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    942555017264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    394659416296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail45,364 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    364009916282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords showing

Questions about S736 BSF

Does S736 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S736 BSF expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S736 BSF?
The MOT on S736 BSF expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S736 BSF done?
S736 BSF was recorded at 81,588 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
Has S736 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 BSF has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S736 BSF 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 BSF find?
S736 BSF failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake lever; brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.

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