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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S783 TAWMOT history

S783 TAW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2023
Mileage
68,379 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S783 TAW
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
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S783 TAW was last recorded at 68,379 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,356 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,379 miles
  • 2021 – 65,850 miles
  • 2020 – 63,750 miles
  • 2019 – 61,544 miles
  • 2018 – 59,232 miles
  • 2017 – 57,193 miles
  • 2016 – 55,289 miles
  • 2014 – 51,926 miles
  • 2013 – 44,930 miles
  • 2012 – 43,642 miles
  • 2011 – 42,613 miles
  • 2010 – 41,609 miles
  • 2009 – 39,912 miles
  • 2008 – 38,624 miles
  • 2007 – 37,372 miles
  • 2006 – 36,243 miles
  • 2005 – 34,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,379 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump noiseyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,379 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    593478275514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey

  2. Fail68,356 miles (+2,506)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    904021934486
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey

  3. Pass65,850 miles (+2,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    551957392068
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 17% /rear service brake low
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy

  4. Pass63,750 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    128808166835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,544 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    198826465458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    672674662354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail59,232 miles (+2,039)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    439603474529
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass57,193 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,193 miles
    Test number
    180376704815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,289 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,289 miles
    Test number
    524057661374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass51,926 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    878310244287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,930 miles (+1,288)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,930 miles
    Test number
    817738913289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims on lower limit
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded

  12. Pass43,642 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,642 miles
    Test number
    725843022245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,613 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,613 miles
    Test number
    337410421427
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,609 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    723521530253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,912 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    333940039284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Pass38,624 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    291542738230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,372 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    490012137223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,243 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,243 miles
    Test number
    690184236210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    432735335272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S783 TAW

Does S783 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S783 TAW expired on 5 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S783 TAW?
The MOT on S783 TAW expired on 5 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S783 TAW done?
S783 TAW was recorded at 68,379 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 2,057 miles a year.
Has S783 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 TAW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S783 TAW 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 S783 TAW find?
S783 TAW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; power steering pump noisey.

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