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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S88 RUTMOT history

S88 RUT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S88 RUT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,531 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 RUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 RUT was last recorded at 76,531 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,692 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,839 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,531 miles
  • 2024 – 71,692 miles
  • 2023 – 67,029 miles
  • 2022 – 62,443 miles
  • 2021 – 58,699 miles
  • 2020 – 54,959 miles
  • 2019 – 50,033 miles
  • 2018 – 44,111 miles
  • 2017 – 32,851 miles
  • 2016 – 27,823 miles
  • 2015 – 20,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,531 miles
    Test number
    341530644550
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,530 miles (+4,838)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    616306661485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    559945897731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail71,692 miles (+4,663)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    509699075099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass67,029 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    929072539150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,443 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    716170699833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,699 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,699 miles
    Test number
    527902513545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,959 miles (+4,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    532072971930
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,033 miles (+5,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    110937931187
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,111 miles (+11,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,111 miles
    Test number
    431082086532
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass32,851 miles (+5,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,851 miles
    Test number
    106843922193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is on 3mm
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass27,823 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    214503729874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    608857595076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 RUT

Does S88 RUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 RUT is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 RUT?
The MOT on S88 RUT is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 RUT done?
S88 RUT was recorded at 76,531 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has S88 RUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 RUT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 RUT 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 RUT find?
S88 RUT passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside.

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