Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
S99 VRLMOT history
S99 VRL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,013 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S99 VRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S99 VRL was last recorded at 116,013 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 3,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 May 2024: 11,583 miles, lower than 102,327 miles on 31 May 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,979 miles · 24 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,034 miles
- Average per year
- 6,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,013 miles
- 2025 – 112,979 miles
- 2024 – 111,753 miles
- 2023 – 102,327 miles
- 2022 – 95,536 miles
- 2021 – 85,592 miles
- 2020 – 78,618 miles
- 2019 – 67,621 miles
- 2017 – 61,089 miles
- 2016 – 58,472 miles
- 2015 – 56,007 miles
- 2014 – 50,709 miles
- 2013 – 39,106 miles
- 2012 – 27,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,013 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Outer sill badly corroded damaged
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023
Bad oil leak
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering pipe/hose leaking
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,013 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,013 miles
- Test number
- 520382621823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,979 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 112,979 miles
- Test number
- 161962070567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 111,753 miles
- Test number
- 429049326454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,753 miles (+100,170)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,753 miles
- Test number
- 602117321582
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Fail11,583 miles (-90,744)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,583 miles
- Test number
- 293586371336
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear frame corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
Pass102,327 miles (+9)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 102,327 miles
- Test number
- 222911980521
- DangerousNearside Outer sill badly corroded damaged
- DangerousBad oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,318 miles (+75)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,318 miles
- Test number
- 268199354971
- DangerousNearside Outer sill badly corroded damaged
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousBad oil leak
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,243 miles (+122)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,243 miles
- Test number
- 505249496770
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Fail102,121 miles2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,121 miles
- Test number
- 726068033825
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 511891448458
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass95,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 95,536 miles
- Test number
- 931478210522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,536 miles (+9,944)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,536 miles
- Test number
- 771067499237
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Pass85,592 miles (+6,974)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 85,592 miles
- Test number
- 981035972235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,618 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 78,618 miles
- Test number
- 917169878365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail78,618 miles (+10,997)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,618 miles
- Test number
- 856465670694
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass67,621 miles (+6,532)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,621 miles
- Test number
- 746511443993
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (rear both side) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass61,089 miles (+2,617)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,089 miles
- Test number
- 942476011725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,472 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 58,472 miles
- Test number
- 422922775970
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail58,472 miles (+2,465)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,472 miles
- Test number
- 451752153300
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,007 miles (+1,893)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 56,007 miles
- Test number
- 408684996352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 54,114 miles
- Test number
- 666729185093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,114 miles (+3,405)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,114 miles
- Test number
- 918769285029
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass50,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 50,709 miles
- Test number
- 417022544405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,708 miles (+11,602)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,708 miles
- Test number
- 937712844322
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 39,106 miles
- Test number
- 826870053391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,106 miles (+11,353)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,106 miles
- Test number
- 438150053461
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass27,753 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 27,753 miles
- Test number
- 429144552309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,749 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,749 miles
- Test number
- 307243752388
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Questions about S99 VRL
- Does S99 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 VRL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S99 VRL?
- The MOT on S99 VRL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S99 VRL done?
- S99 VRL was recorded at 116,013 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,555 miles a year.
- Has S99 VRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S99 VRL has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on S99 VRL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S99 VRL find?
- S99 VRL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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