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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S73 RPWMOT history

S73 RPW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
48,860 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 RPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S73 RPW was last recorded at 48,860 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,676 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
1,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,860 miles
  • 2022 – 47,676 miles
  • 2021 – 47,317 miles
  • 2020 – 46,281 miles
  • 2019 – 45,523 miles
  • 2018 – 44,130 miles
  • 2017 – 42,849 miles
  • 2016 – 41,747 miles
  • 2015 – 40,690 miles
  • 2014 – 39,241 miles
  • 2013 – 38,589 miles
  • 2012 – 38,418 miles
  • 2011 – 38,162 miles
  • 2010 – 37,518 miles
  • 2009 – 36,640 miles
  • 2008 – 34,350 miles
  • 2007 – 31,680 miles
  • 2006 – 29,107 miles
  • 2005 – 28,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,860 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete inner sill holed (complete sill required ) (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete inner sill holed (complete sill required ) (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired osf inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to body condition (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in nsr wheel arch in 30cm of seat belt point and door catch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes in body in prescribed area of axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced all sills and floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront both front inner steering arms corroded
  • AdvisoryFront both front track rod ends corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,860 miles (+1,184)4 dangerous10 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    174811525934
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete inner sill holed (complete sill required ) (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete inner sill holed (complete sill required ) (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired osf inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to body condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in nsr wheel arch in 30cm of seat belt point and door catch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes in body in prescribed area of axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced all sills and floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both front inner steering arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front track rod ends corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

  2. Pass47,676 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    914627967793
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass47,317 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    410702819101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,281 miles (+758)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    709684846637
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass45,523 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    761252663750
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on insides

  6. Pass44,130 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    993574262823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,849 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    429007249397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,747 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    247752134676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,690 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    804417748920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass39,241 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    245557314394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,197 miles (+608)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    479885614413
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,589 miles (+171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    976066923394
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on insides.

  13. Pass38,418 miles (+256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    925867512322
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on insides.

  14. Pass38,162 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    456313311496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,518 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    513465310365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,640 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,640 miles
    Test number
    303046109354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    162645928388
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail34,350 miles (+2,670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    514463928370
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass31,680 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    412893517457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,107 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,107 miles
    Test number
    323110316385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,114 miles
    Test number
    853251315320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 RPW

Does S73 RPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 RPW expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 RPW?
The MOT on S73 RPW expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 RPW done?
S73 RPW was recorded at 48,860 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
Has S73 RPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 RPW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S73 RPW 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 S73 RPW find?
S73 RPW failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 15 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete inner sill holed (complete sill required ); nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill holed; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete inner sill holed (complete sill required ), and 26 more.

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