Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
S88 RYMMOT history
S88 RYM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,397 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 RYM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 RYM was last recorded at 104,397 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 5,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,197 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,200 miles
- Average per year
- 6,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,397 miles
- 2025 – 99,197 miles
- 2024 – 94,742 miles
- 2023 – 91,421 miles
- 2022 – 88,150 miles
- 2020 – 82,158 miles
- 2019 – 72,070 miles
- 2018 – 65,752 miles
- 2017 – 58,560 miles
- 2016 – 44,652 miles
- 2015 – 31,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,397 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,397 miles (+5,200)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,397 miles
- Test number
- 674039425998
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,197 miles (+4,455)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 99,197 miles
- Test number
- 787525038625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,742 miles (+3,321)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 94,742 miles
- Test number
- 329280600398
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,421 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,421 miles
- Test number
- 325004023902
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail91,420 miles (+3,270)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,420 miles
- Test number
- 886487152935
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,150 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 88,150 miles
- Test number
- 285651440393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail88,149 miles (+5,991)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,149 miles
- Test number
- 658656109095
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,158 miles (+10,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 82,158 miles
- Test number
- 840017324346
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened handbrake may need adjusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,070 miles (+6,318)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,070 miles
- Test number
- 163557041387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,752 miles (+7,192)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 65,752 miles
- Test number
- 924700887702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,560 miles
- Test number
- 354587837439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,560 miles (+13,908)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,560 miles
- Test number
- 557188562979
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass44,652 miles (+13,178)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 44,652 miles
- Test number
- 148931728492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 31,474 miles
- Test number
- 477126245200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,474 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,474 miles
- Test number
- 326785345216
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about S88 RYM
- Does S88 RYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 RYM is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S88 RYM?
- The MOT on S88 RYM is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S88 RYM done?
- S88 RYM was recorded at 104,397 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
- Has S88 RYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 RYM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on S88 RYM 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 RYM find?
- S88 RYM passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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