Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 999 cc
S808 KNLMOT history
S808 KNL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,625 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 64,625 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S808 KNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S808 KNL was last recorded at 64,625 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Nov 2013: 22,433 miles, lower than 92,935 miles on 28 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 64,625 miles · 30 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 64,625 miles
- 2023 – 64,625 miles
- 2022 – 62,786 miles
- 2021 – 60,680 miles
- 2020 – 57,502 miles
- 2019 – 51,611 miles
- 2018 – 46,544 miles
- 2017 – 42,925 miles
- 2016 – 38,271 miles
- 2015 – 32,664 miles
- 2014 – 26,396 miles
- 2013 – 22,433 miles
- 2011 – 92,935 miles
- 2009 – 20,301 miles
- 2008 – 19,167 miles
- 2007 – 18,439 miles
- 2006 – 16,505 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,625 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 64,625 miles
- Test number
- 205768309697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,625 miles (+1,839)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,625 miles
- Test number
- 958523758129
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits missfire on engine (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,786 miles (+2,106)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 62,786 miles
- Test number
- 567578617932
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,680 miles (+3,178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,680 miles
- Test number
- 224572898599
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,502 miles (+5,891)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 57,502 miles
- Test number
- 429426536890
- AdvisoryBrake ferrells showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryN/sr wing corroded no sharp edges at test
Pass51,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 51,611 miles
- Test number
- 485218269023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/sr wheel has slight damage to inside edge
- AdvisorySlight play on steering
Fail51,611 miles (+5,067)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,611 miles
- Test number
- 400084857914
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/sr wheel has slight damage to inside edge
- AdvisorySlight play on steering
Pass46,544 miles (+3,619)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 46,544 miles
- Test number
- 243705657292
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySlight oil leak engine
Pass42,925 miles (+4,654)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 42,925 miles
- Test number
- 611348134878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
Pass38,271 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 38,271 miles
- Test number
- 232574671197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTwo rear tyres cracking
Fail38,264 miles (+5,600)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,264 miles
- Test number
- 574285352924
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTwo rear tyres cracking
Pass32,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 32,664 miles
- Test number
- 270858619442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,659 miles (+6,263)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,659 miles
- Test number
- 331819929496
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass26,396 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 26,396 miles
- Test number
- 117324994235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
Fail26,387 miles (+3,954)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,387 miles
- Test number
- 569694094297
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
Pass22,433 miles (-70,502)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 22,433 miles
- Test number
- 439989013435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteAll road wheels have trim trim covers
Pass92,935 miles (+5)8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 92,935 miles
- Test number
- 928131601353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED
- NoteN/S/F LOWER VALANCE BROKEN
- NoteN/S/F WISHBONE HEAVILY CORRODED
- NoteO/S/F LOWER VALANCE BROKEN
- NoteO/S/F WISHBONE HEAVILY CORRODED
Fail92,930 miles (+72,629)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,930 miles
- Test number
- 267640591200
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED
- NoteN/S/F LOWER VALANCE BROKEN
- NoteN/S/F WISHBONE HEAVILY CORRODED
- NoteO/S/F LOWER VALANCE BROKEN
- NoteO/S/F WISHBONE HEAVILY CORRODED
Pass20,301 miles (+1,134)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,301 miles
- Test number
- 362720299080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,167 miles (+728)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 19,167 miles
- Test number
- 472681798031
- NoteRear silencer box outer skin corroded
Pass18,439 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 18,439 miles
- Test number
- 220013087065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 16,505 miles
- Test number
- 622380376087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S808 KNL
- Does S808 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S808 KNL expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S808 KNL?
- The MOT on S808 KNL expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S808 KNL done?
- S808 KNL was recorded at 64,625 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
- Has S808 KNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S808 KNL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S808 KNL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S808 KNL find?
- S808 KNL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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