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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

SBC 745MOT history

SBC 745 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 13,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

SBC 745 black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
13,431 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SBC 745
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SBC 745 was last recorded at 13,431 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,268 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,163 miles
Average per year
1,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,431 miles
  • 2025 – 10,268 miles
  • 2024 – 8,771 miles
  • 2023 – 8,237 miles
  • 2022 – 7,814 miles
  • 2021 – 7,094 miles
  • 2020 – 6,792 miles
  • 2019 – 6,286 miles
  • 2018 – 5,142 miles
  • 2017 – 3,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,431 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + hubs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,431 miles (+3,163)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    13,431 miles
    Test number
    471576628840
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass10,268 miles (+132)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    10,268 miles
    Test number
    627573936080
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded + Hubs
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sections corroded
  3. Fail10,136 miles (+1,365)2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,136 miles
    Test number
    824704332694
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded + Hubs
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sections corroded
  4. Pass8,771 miles (+534)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    8,771 miles
    Test number
    371360023856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass8,237 miles (+423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    8,237 miles
    Test number
    780765030147
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on brakes, suspension and steering components
  6. Pass7,814 miles (+720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    7,814 miles
    Test number
    130230515349
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass7,094 miles (+302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    7,094 miles
    Test number
    593022188640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass6,792 miles (+506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    6,792 miles
    Test number
    258229418038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass6,286 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    6,286 miles
    Test number
    947179342480
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail6,286 miles (+1,144)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,286 miles
    Test number
    329480277884
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass5,142 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    5,142 miles
    Test number
    180785810727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    3,438 miles
    Test number
    164423603665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SBC 745

What vehicle is registration SBC 745 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SBC 745 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SBC 745 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SBC 745 is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SBC 745?
The MOT on SBC 745 is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SBC 745 done?
SBC 745 was recorded at 13,431 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,109 miles a year.
Has SBC 745 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SBC 745 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on SBC 745 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 SBC 745 find?
SBC 745 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 16 advisories: exhaust corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 13 more.

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