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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 999 cc

S751 SVWMOT history

S751 SVW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
82,683 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S751 SVW
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S751 SVW was last recorded at 82,683 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 1,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,855 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,828 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,683 miles
  • 2024 – 80,855 miles
  • 2023 – 78,872 miles
  • 2022 – 76,985 miles
  • 2021 – 75,634 miles
  • 2020 – 74,138 miles
  • 2019 – 72,417 miles
  • 2018 – 70,526 miles
  • 2017 – 68,292 miles
  • 2016 – 65,990 miles
  • 2015 – 63,077 miles
  • 2014 – 61,108 miles
  • 2013 – 59,285 miles
  • 2012 – 57,084 miles
  • 2011 – 55,161 miles
  • 2010 – 52,938 miles
  • 2009 – 50,685 miles
  • 2008 – 48,719 miles
  • 2007 – 46,886 miles
  • 2006 – 43,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,683 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,683 miles (+1,828)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,683 miles
    Test number
    908522145604
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    521806401764
    • AdvisoryAdvise on corrosion to offside sill

  3. Fail80,855 miles (+1,983)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    193512528369
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise on corrosion to offside sill

  4. Pass78,872 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,872 miles
    Test number
    218016340506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    269199583916
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail76,985 miles (+1,351)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    960448955996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass75,634 miles (+1,496)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    601773759977
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,138 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,138 miles
    Test number
    188346130451
    • 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))

  9. Pass72,417 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,417 miles
    Test number
    394541305385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,526 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    561776572167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,292 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    889908661432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,204 miles (+2,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,204 miles
    Test number
    159643744405
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass65,990 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    235921166430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,077 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    398243938915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,108 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    679055344258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass59,285 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    737689843289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,084 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    849030152259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,161 miles (+2,223)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    375258741226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre is perrishing

  19. Fail52,938 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    732710750226
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass52,938 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    853320750212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    740254349268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,685 miles (+1,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    623944949211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,719 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    360432058276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,886 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,886 miles
    Test number
    301043157446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    551353346232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S751 SVW

Does S751 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S751 SVW expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S751 SVW?
The MOT on S751 SVW expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S751 SVW done?
S751 SVW was recorded at 82,683 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has S751 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S751 SVW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S751 SVW 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 S751 SVW find?
S751 SVW failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function; nearside front suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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