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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

S81 ODDMOT history

S81 ODD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S81 ODD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,574 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 ODD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 ODD was last recorded at 70,574 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,434 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,140 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,574 miles
  • 2024 – 67,434 miles
  • 2023 – 64,187 miles
  • 2022 – 61,452 miles
  • 2021 – 57,959 miles
  • 2020 – 55,194 miles
  • 2019 – 49,604 miles
  • 2018 – 46,916 miles
  • 2017 – 43,912 miles
  • 2016 – 38,992 miles
  • 2015 – 32,650 miles
  • 2014 – 27,811 miles
  • 2013 – 22,722 miles
  • 2012 – 17,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,574 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,574 miles (+3,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    420207911103
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass67,434 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    895113393996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,187 miles (+2,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    795567533604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer casing corroded

  4. Pass61,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    556395262201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,452 miles (+3,493)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    189501841423
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,959 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    962600889341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,194 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,194 miles
    Test number
    691898092790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,604 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    888561140092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,916 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    298346289669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,912 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    712781072856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    763931728055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail38,992 miles (+6,342)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    579050693886
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,650 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    438122454661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,811 miles (+5,089)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    195689924337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel flap difficult to open sometimes

  15. Pass22,722 miles (+5,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,722 miles
    Test number
    409501733444
    • 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)

  16. Pass17,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,617 miles
    Test number
    348698142339
    • NoteRear wiper split

  17. Fail17,617 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,617 miles
    Test number
    709648842327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about S81 ODD

Does S81 ODD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 ODD is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S81 ODD?
The MOT on S81 ODD is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 ODD done?
S81 ODD was recorded at 70,574 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has S81 ODD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 ODD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S81 ODD 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 S81 ODD find?
S81 ODD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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