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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

S801 XHKMOT history

S801 XHK is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,539 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 XHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 XHK was last recorded at 70,539 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,153 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,386 miles
Average per year
2,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,539 miles
  • 2024 – 64,153 miles
  • 2023 – 62,862 miles
  • 2022 – 61,562 miles
  • 2021 – 59,888 miles
  • 2020 – 58,571 miles
  • 2019 – 57,209 miles
  • 2018 – 54,917 miles
  • 2017 – 52,768 miles
  • 2016 – 50,878 miles
  • 2015 – 48,398 miles
  • 2014 – 45,471 miles
  • 2013 – 42,009 miles
  • 2012 – 39,120 miles
  • 2011 – 36,360 miles
  • 2010 – 33,729 miles
  • 2009 – 31,880 miles
  • 2008 – 30,045 miles
  • 2007 – 28,403 miles
  • 2006 – 25,083 miles
  • 2005 – 21,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,539 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    323499222660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail70,539 miles (+6,386)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    631326790490
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    957025984108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,153 miles (+1,291)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    426749943455
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass62,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    626318178378
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight corrosion to outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight corrosion to outer sills
  6. Fail62,860 miles (+1,298)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    529623287657
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight corrosion to outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight corrosion to outer sills
  7. Pass61,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    158549076036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,562 miles (+1,674)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    149199683457
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass59,888 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    800596052681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass58,571 miles (+1,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    785739228463
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,209 miles (+2,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    481991652146
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. Pass54,917 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    516056096471
    • AdvisorySqueak from offside rear brake
  13. Pass52,768 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,768 miles
    Test number
    750870756856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,878 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,878 miles
    Test number
    650231247406
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plates have faint black lines though the background
  15. Pass48,398 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    763201377053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,471 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    479883424465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,009 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    848649113387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,120 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    918171722369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,360 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    748052021375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,729 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    800322800360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,880 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    901337519312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,045 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,045 miles
    Test number
    742384608332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,403 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,403 miles
    Test number
    503831417316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,083 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,083 miles
    Test number
    180493836398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    904232825300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S801 XHK

Does S801 XHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S801 XHK is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S801 XHK?
The MOT on S801 XHK is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S801 XHK done?
S801 XHK was recorded at 70,539 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,461 miles a year.
Has S801 XHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 XHK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S801 XHK 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 S801 XHK find?
S801 XHK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area.

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