Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
S888 SMXMOT history
S888 SMX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 61,733 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S888 SMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S888 SMX was last recorded at 61,733 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 7,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,252 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,481 miles
- Average per year
- 4,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,733 miles
- 2025 – 54,252 miles
- 2024 – 50,984 miles
- 2023 – 46,411 miles
- 2022 – 41,157 miles
- 2021 – 36,480 miles
- 2019 – 29,615 miles
- 2018 – 23,069 miles
- 2017 – 18,125 miles
- 2016 – 14,113 miles
- 2015 – 11,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,733 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r15 Tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to legal limit(tracking needs checking)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,733 miles (+7,481)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 61,733 miles
- Test number
- 655232237836
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass54,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 54,252 miles
- Test number
- 319581876660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,252 miles (+76)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,252 miles
- Test number
- 696678845359
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r15 Tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to legal limit(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,176 miles (+3,192)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,176 miles
- Test number
- 965860456155
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r15 Tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to legal limit(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,984 miles (+4,573)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 50,984 miles
- Test number
- 801062619539
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass46,411 miles (+19)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 46,411 miles
- Test number
- 614394546260
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Fail46,392 miles (+5,235)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,392 miles
- Test number
- 145849855328
- 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))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass41,157 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 41,157 miles
- Test number
- 872374419643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail41,157 miles (+4,677)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,157 miles
- Test number
- 848564531497
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass36,480 miles (+6,865)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 36,480 miles
- Test number
- 364434131102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around primary tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge, showing signs of possible delamination. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around primary tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 29,615 miles
- Test number
- 210310802362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail29,615 miles (+6,546)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,615 miles
- Test number
- 162728508751
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass23,069 miles (+4,944)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 23,069 miles
- Test number
- 819070158249
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front front passenger seat tilt mechanism control broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass18,125 miles (+1,355)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 18,125 miles
- Test number
- 745901294465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,770 miles (+2,657)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 16,770 miles
- Test number
- 971045988276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,113 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 14,113 miles
- Test number
- 814032224002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 11,420 miles
- Test number
- 227326285087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S888 SMX
- Does S888 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S888 SMX is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S888 SMX?
- The MOT on S888 SMX is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S888 SMX done?
- S888 SMX was recorded at 61,733 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
- Has S888 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S888 SMX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S888 SMX 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 S888 SMX find?
- S888 SMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.
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