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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S793 STWMOT history

S793 STW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2024
Mileage
142,813 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 STW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S793 STW was last recorded at 142,813 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 5,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,668 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,145 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,813 miles
  • 2023 – 137,668 miles
  • 2022 – 135,405 miles
  • 2021 – 132,493 miles
  • 2020 – 130,743 miles
  • 2019 – 125,951 miles
  • 2018 – 118,204 miles
  • 2017 – 111,169 miles
  • 2016 – 103,956 miles
  • 2015 – 98,049 miles
  • 2014 – 91,826 miles
  • 2013 – 85,246 miles
  • 2012 – 82,443 miles
  • 2011 – 79,778 miles
  • 2010 – 76,678 miles
  • 2009 – 73,388 miles
  • 2008 – 69,485 miles
  • 2007 – 66,802 miles
  • 2006 – 62,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,813 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,813 miles (+5,145)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,813 miles
    Test number
    526339020352
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,668 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    706914340125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,662 miles (+2,257)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,662 miles
    Test number
    853444605216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,405 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,405 miles
    Test number
    171177516497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,493 miles (+1,750)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    671092790883
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    840047827958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,743 miles (+4,792)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    502497406243
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,951 miles (+7,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    241073113370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    429166903981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,204 miles (+7,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    952668566632
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  11. Pass111,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    454973653985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,169 miles (+7,213)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    769939053902
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass103,956 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,956 miles
    Test number
    748432528988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    280627538371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,049 miles (+6,223)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    285220168961
    • 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)

  16. Pass91,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    949294834286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail91,826 miles (+6,580)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    357404134241
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail85,246 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,246 miles
    Test number
    289875223222
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass85,246 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,246 miles
    Test number
    657535723292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    397638832218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,443 miles (+2,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    645588132224
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass79,778 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    519879821284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,632 miles (+2,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    648485421282
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass76,678 miles (+3,290)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    112218530292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine breather pipe split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in poor conditon

  25. Pass73,388 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    952401679289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,485 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    714937918261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,802 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    532541017211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    642496586196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S793 STW

Does S793 STW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S793 STW expired on 22 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S793 STW?
The MOT on S793 STW expired on 22 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S793 STW done?
S793 STW was recorded at 142,813 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has S793 STW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 STW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S793 STW 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 S793 STW find?
S793 STW failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front position lamp not working, and 5 more.

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