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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S778 CAAMOT history

S778 CAA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2024
Mileage
132,004 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 CAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 CAA was last recorded at 132,004 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,890 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,114 miles
Average per year
3,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,004 miles
  • 2022 – 128,890 miles
  • 2021 – 124,756 miles
  • 2020 – 121,057 miles
  • 2019 – 116,827 miles
  • 2018 – 112,053 miles
  • 2017 – 108,721 miles
  • 2016 – 103,407 miles
  • 2015 – 97,908 miles
  • 2014 – 91,894 miles
  • 2013 – 87,015 miles
  • 2012 – 84,002 miles
  • 2011 – 83,002 miles
  • 2010 – 81,550 miles
  • 2009 – 80,646 miles
  • 2008 – 78,403 miles
  • 2007 – 74,792 miles
  • 2006 – 72,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    677719495348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,004 miles (+3,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    406825733145
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass128,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    890352691597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,890 miles (+4,134)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    438934059339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass124,756 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    408718418274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    268196990729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,057 miles (+4,230)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    801803513250
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass116,827 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    154144367229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    705172687548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,053 miles (+3,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    132322425233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass108,721 miles (+5,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,721 miles
    Test number
    665315987549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass103,407 miles (+5,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    962225971340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Pass97,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    348809195157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail97,908 miles (+6,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    597679495124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass91,894 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    687874414287
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass87,015 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    576917683143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass84,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    328009312453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,002 miles (+94)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    776729112293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Fail83,908 miles (+906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,908 miles
    Test number
    978105472157
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass83,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    725331171178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,002 miles (+1,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    837151071146
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass81,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    123383870108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,550 miles (+904)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    480543570150
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass80,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    392109469179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,646 miles (+2,243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    901419869104
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass78,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    950759778119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,403 miles (+3,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    251569078441
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass74,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    652907967188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,792 miles (+2,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    374556967181
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  30. Pass72,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    663561886100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S778 CAA

Does S778 CAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S778 CAA expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S778 CAA?
The MOT on S778 CAA expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S778 CAA done?
S778 CAA was recorded at 132,004 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 3,480 miles a year.
Has S778 CAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 CAA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S778 CAA 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 S778 CAA find?
S778 CAA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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