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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

S9 REGMOT history

S9 REG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S9 REG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,982 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 REG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 REG was last recorded at 101,982 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 7,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,141 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,841 miles
Average per year
3,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,982 miles
  • 2025 – 94,141 miles
  • 2024 – 86,709 miles
  • 2023 – 82,975 miles
  • 2022 – 82,417 miles
  • 2021 – 81,926 miles
  • 2020 – 81,530 miles
  • 2019 – 80,827 miles
  • 2018 – 79,453 miles
  • 2017 – 77,952 miles
  • 2016 – 75,375 miles
  • 2015 – 72,931 miles
  • 2014 – 71,519 miles
  • 2012 – 67,922 miles
  • 2011 – 56,763 miles
  • 2009 – 47,837 miles
  • 2008 – 36,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly cracked

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major6 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    440917917615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly cracked

  2. Fail101,982 miles (+7,841)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    104062805239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly cracked

  3. Pass94,141 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,141 miles
    Test number
    213563567482
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  4. Fail94,140 miles (+7,431)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    348782275288
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  5. Pass86,709 miles (+3,734)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    697438728642
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    953165823686
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail82,975 miles (+558)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    411586978388
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,417 miles
    Test number
    754621550302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail82,417 miles (+491)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,417 miles
    Test number
    772209514797
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

  10. Pass81,926 miles (+396)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    312931056596
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded (outer skin peeling)

  11. Pass81,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    793608437764
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail81,530 miles (+703)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    789029242902
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass80,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    221547818954
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail80,827 miles (+1,374)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    482206720786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  15. Pass79,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    338016863011
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin peeling

  16. Fail79,453 miles (+1,501)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    722277334735
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin peeling

  17. Pass77,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    182059977196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail77,952 miles (+2,577)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    755154875645
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass75,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    913974867617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,375 miles (+2,444)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    650799502210
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass72,931 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,931 miles
    Test number
    859690636204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer and center pipes corroded

  22. Pass71,519 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    815943354167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,922 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    966118112191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,763 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    986378391002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    262896699247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,837 miles (+11,737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    232586599247
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  27. Pass36,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    423341018361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 REG

Does S9 REG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 REG is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 REG?
The MOT on S9 REG is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 REG done?
S9 REG was recorded at 101,982 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,692 miles a year.
Has S9 REG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 REG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 REG 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 S9 REG find?
S9 REG passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; fuel cap seal is slightly cracked.

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