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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

S88 HVJMOT history

S88 HVJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

S88 HVJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,546 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 HVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 HVJ was last recorded at 62,546 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 4,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,775 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,771 miles
Average per year
4,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,546 miles
  • 2024 – 57,775 miles
  • 2023 – 52,626 miles
  • 2022 – 40,297 miles
  • 2021 – 26,571 miles
  • 2020 – 14,551 miles
  • 2019 – 14,468 miles
  • 2018 – 14,249 miles
  • 2017 – 13,968 miles
  • 2016 – 13,629 miles
  • 2015 – 13,109 miles
  • 2014 – 12,045 miles
  • 2013 – 8,771 miles
  • 2012 – 5,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,546 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,546 miles (+4,771)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    751797606631
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass57,775 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    714115146204
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail57,775 miles (+5,149)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    303315089291
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass52,626 miles (+12,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    185961962254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,297 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    742396503711
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail40,297 miles (+13,726)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    259900586071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass26,571 miles (+12,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    26,571 miles
    Test number
    298027149431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,551 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    14,551 miles
    Test number
    106301163942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,468 miles
    Test number
    627950358920
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  10. Fail14,467 miles (+218)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,467 miles
    Test number
    237098009804
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  11. Pass14,249 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    836617705564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,968 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,968 miles
    Test number
    551993437633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,629 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,629 miles
    Test number
    467465974404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,109 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,109 miles
    Test number
    677142455164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,045 miles (+3,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,045 miles
    Test number
    499185854173
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass8,771 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,771 miles
    Test number
    256107253483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    5,231 miles
    Test number
    178263852127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 HVJ

Does S88 HVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 HVJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 HVJ?
The MOT on S88 HVJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 HVJ done?
S88 HVJ was recorded at 62,546 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,241 miles a year.
Has S88 HVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 HVJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S88 HVJ 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 HVJ find?
S88 HVJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 3 more.

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