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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S780 TVXMOT history

S780 TVX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 53,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,447 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 TVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 TVX was last recorded at 53,447 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,259 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,188 miles
Average per year
1,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,447 miles
  • 2025 – 52,259 miles
  • 2024 – 52,028 miles
  • 2023 – 51,936 miles
  • 2022 – 51,756 miles
  • 2021 – 51,499 miles
  • 2020 – 51,331 miles
  • 2019 – 51,219 miles
  • 2018 – 51,013 miles
  • 2017 – 50,620 miles
  • 2016 – 50,353 miles
  • 2015 – 49,967 miles
  • 2014 – 49,819 miles
  • 2013 – 49,254 miles
  • 2012 – 49,145 miles
  • 2011 – 48,218 miles
  • 2010 – 47,387 miles
  • 2009 – 45,328 miles
  • 2008 – 40,103 miles
  • 2007 – 36,290 miles
  • 2006 – 33,118 miles
  • 2005 – 30,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,447 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Emission could be better need using more

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    113939839390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,446 miles (+1,187)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    586434085999
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass52,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    445831740323
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail52,259 miles (+231)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    251440451419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    760074380519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,028 miles (+92)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    238501086098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass51,936 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    535777906588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    407164936598
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail51,756 miles (+257)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    794950358912
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass51,499 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    750976559599
    • AdvisoryEmission could be better need using more

  11. Pass51,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    896177442411
    • AdvisoryEmission could be better need using more

  12. Fail51,331 miles (+112)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    846846974738
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmission could be better need using more

  13. Pass51,219 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    894425219569
    • AdvisoryEmission could be better need useing more

  14. Pass51,013 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,013 miles
    Test number
    381063533037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,001 miles (+381)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    108285180702
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass50,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    993312997576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,620 miles (+267)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    446264693927
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass50,353 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    821829740449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,967 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    325852264034
    • AdvisoryTemp gauge not working

  20. Pass49,819 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    426228644226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,254 miles
    Test number
    938177343263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,254 miles (+109)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,254 miles
    Test number
    238948523231
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBattery flat had to jump start
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change?

  23. Pass49,145 miles (+927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    676841652214
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  24. Pass48,218 miles (+831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    886944441271
    • NoteEmission could be better as up & down
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change?

  25. Pass47,387 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    783218430260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,328 miles (+5,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    661366749226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres prussure low 175/65/r13 80T

  27. Pass40,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    202899748298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,103 miles (+3,813)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    704019048254
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass36,290 miles (+3,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    362188847267
    • NoteBoth front tyres wereing on inner edge [tracking need checking]

  30. Pass33,118 miles (+3,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,118 miles
    Test number
    143489846201
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  31. Pass30,088 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    494058145213
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about S780 TVX

Does S780 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 TVX is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 TVX?
The MOT on S780 TVX is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 TVX done?
S780 TVX was recorded at 53,447 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,112 miles a year.
Has S780 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 TVX has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S780 TVX 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 S780 TVX find?
S780 TVX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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