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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S75 RPWMOT history

S75 RPW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,072 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 RPW
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
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 RPW was last recorded at 54,072 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 5,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,521 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,551 miles
Average per year
2,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,072 miles
  • 2024 – 48,521 miles
  • 2023 – 43,838 miles
  • 2022 – 42,387 miles
  • 2021 – 40,701 miles
  • 2020 – 39,056 miles
  • 2019 – 37,710 miles
  • 2018 – 36,738 miles
  • 2017 – 35,217 miles
  • 2016 – 33,974 miles
  • 2015 – 32,821 miles
  • 2014 – 31,517 miles
  • 2013 – 30,196 miles
  • 2012 – 28,372 miles
  • 2011 – 26,344 miles
  • 2010 – 24,200 miles
  • 2009 – 22,156 miles
  • 2008 – 20,778 miles
  • 2007 – 18,684 miles
  • 2006 – 15,927 miles
  • 2005 – 13,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,072 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill end showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,072 miles (+5,551)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    905380707838
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill end showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass48,521 miles (+4,683)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,521 miles
    Test number
    527652066681
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources reduced light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at compensator showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around rear axle mounts both sides showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,838 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    613826504339
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail43,838 miles (+1,451)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    905269848258
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass42,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,387 miles
    Test number
    394494778537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail42,386 miles (+1,685)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,386 miles
    Test number
    856375114497
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass40,701 miles (+1,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    752876312083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass39,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    482821244315
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre and rear tyres worn on edges

  9. Fail39,056 miles (+1,346)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    945012050680
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre and rear tyres worn on edges

  10. Pass37,710 miles (+972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    352425827246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass36,738 miles (+1,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,738 miles
    Test number
    800965252094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass35,217 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    932140518689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear to rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass33,974 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    648756864884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,821 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,821 miles
    Test number
    217144685785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,517 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    459621404304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,196 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    558876293267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,372 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    448963402332
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  18. Fail28,372 miles (+2,028)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    526003902377
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  19. Pass26,344 miles (+2,144)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    538984091234
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge

  20. Pass24,200 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,200 miles
    Test number
    564552690228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,156 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,156 miles
    Test number
    592479279255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,778 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,778 miles
    Test number
    731652808361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,684 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,684 miles
    Test number
    332243807392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass15,927 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,927 miles
    Test number
    501380196247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,378 miles
    Test number
    613047295294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S75 RPW

Does S75 RPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S75 RPW is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S75 RPW?
The MOT on S75 RPW is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S75 RPW done?
S75 RPW was recorded at 54,072 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,031 miles a year.
Has S75 RPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 RPW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S75 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 S75 RPW find?
S75 RPW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread; coolant leak; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, and 6 more.

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