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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S78 BEUMOT history

S78 BEU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
134,170 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 BEU
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 BEU was last recorded at 134,170 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,045 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
5,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,170 miles
  • 2023 – 133,045 miles
  • 2022 – 132,479 miles
  • 2021 – 130,089 miles
  • 2020 – 129,166 miles
  • 2019 – 128,745 miles
  • 2018 – 128,005 miles
  • 2017 – 121,425 miles
  • 2016 – 118,515 miles
  • 2015 – 115,288 miles
  • 2014 – 110,466 miles
  • 2013 – 103,880 miles
  • 2012 – 98,145 miles
  • 2011 – 28,246 miles
  • 2010 – 26,658 miles
  • 2009 – 26,407 miles
  • 2008 – 26,193 miles
  • 2007 – 25,769 miles
  • 2006 – 23,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,170 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front parking brake efficiency low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive on gear-box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,170 miles (+1,125)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    936688733120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,045 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,045 miles
    Test number
    540285956396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,995 miles (+516)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,995 miles
    Test number
    646886386742
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative to both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel

  4. Pass132,479 miles (+17)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    556461835162
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryMinor damage around vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryWheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

  5. Fail132,462 miles (+2,373)3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    953466203240
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryMinor damage around vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryWheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

  6. Pass130,089 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,089 miles
    Test number
    573758203280
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lower section damaged and secured with cable ties.

  7. Fail130,075 miles (+909)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    793544426460
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lower section damaged and secured with cable ties.

  8. Pass129,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    779386701253
    • AdvisoryBumper insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Fail129,166 miles (+421)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    368128357555
    • MajorEmissions not tested Vehicle miss-firing will effect emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Pass128,745 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    223473722158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,005 miles (+6,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    317841979641
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear end lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery part secured
    • AdvisoryFront lower bumper, part insecure

  12. Pass121,425 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    311119193445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    297743991719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,515 miles (+3,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    782657805745
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass115,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    184884594083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,288 miles (+4,822)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    882859812829
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass110,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    308616384290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,466 miles (+6,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    648296384202
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail103,880 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    306334983425
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass103,880 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    805514683277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,145 miles (+69,899)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    337595182418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    577007881276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,246 miles (+1,588)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    179606781290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass26,658 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    181146380251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,407 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    122762579258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,193 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,193 miles
    Test number
    314489868467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    263588127206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,769 miles (+2,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    141807027242
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

  29. Pass23,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,340 miles
    Test number
    462724636295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 BEU

Does S78 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 BEU expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 BEU?
The MOT on S78 BEU expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 BEU done?
S78 BEU was recorded at 134,170 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 5,846 miles a year.
Has S78 BEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 BEU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S78 BEU 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 S78 BEU find?
S78 BEU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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