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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S88 DWWMOT history

S88 DWW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S88 DWW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,615 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 DWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 DWW was last recorded at 90,615 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 7,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,310 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,305 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,615 miles
  • 2025 – 83,310 miles
  • 2024 – 75,333 miles
  • 2023 – 66,074 miles
  • 2022 – 62,791 miles
  • 2020 – 59,270 miles
  • 2018 – 48,477 miles
  • 2017 – 40,508 miles
  • 2015 – 23,750 miles
  • 2014 – 16,772 miles
  • 2013 – 12,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,615 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both rear tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front tyres wearing on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear tyres cracking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,615 miles (+7,305)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    573664266762
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    670127321982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,310 miles (+7,977)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    987999830154
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,333 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,333 miles
    Test number
    438182867032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,560 miles (+5,486)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    664464753649
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

  6. Pass66,074 miles (+3,283)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    879743984681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop

  7. Pass62,791 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    899381631033
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on both edges

  8. Fail62,774 miles (+3,504)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,774 miles
    Test number
    210231542266
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on both edges

  9. Pass59,270 miles (+6,073)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    517446353994
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass53,197 miles (+4,720)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    187343260738
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake high

  11. Pass48,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,477 miles
    Test number
    850363224519
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail48,477 miles (+7,969)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,477 miles
    Test number
    970588295946
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass40,508 miles (+7,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    441599576134
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

  14. Pass32,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    901864331366
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking slightly

  15. Fail32,786 miles (+9,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    585159927270
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking slightly

  16. Pass23,750 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    236893622287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,772 miles (+3,872)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,772 miles
    Test number
    805132444375
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  18. Pass12,900 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    12,900 miles
    Test number
    237063343308
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S88 DWW

Does S88 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 DWW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 DWW?
The MOT on S88 DWW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 DWW done?
S88 DWW was recorded at 90,615 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has S88 DWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 DWW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 DWW 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 S88 DWW find?
S88 DWW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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