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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

STF 444MOT history

STF 444 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

STF 444 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,348 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
STF 444
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

STF 444 was last recorded at 114,348 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,307 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,348 miles
  • 2024 – 111,985 miles
  • 2023 – 108,769 miles
  • 2022 – 105,162 miles
  • 2021 – 100,014 miles
  • 2020 – 95,681 miles
  • 2019 – 86,480 miles
  • 2018 – 72,383 miles
  • 2017 – 67,153 miles
  • 2016 – 63,532 miles
  • 2015 – 59,743 miles
  • 2014 – 56,499 miles
  • 2013 – 53,062 miles
  • 2012 – 41,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,348 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,348 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,348 miles
    Test number
    611367798369
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail114,307 miles (+2,322)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    377481106229
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm/tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass111,985 miles (+3,216)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    387215439428
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,769 miles (+3,607)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,769 miles
    Test number
    615220858799
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,162 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,162 miles
    Test number
    402476957473
    • AdvisoryNear side front + off side front wishbone bushes worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side rack end ball joint
  6. Pass100,014 miles (+4,333)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    473800239240
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass95,681 miles (+9,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,681 miles
    Test number
    887095656035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
  8. Pass86,480 miles (+14,097)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    463496448277
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,383 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    509071924472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,153 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    816478778318
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass63,532 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    338725198635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass59,743 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    106150925203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,499 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    365981524298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,062 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    165970523150
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass53,062 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    267860223420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,561 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    649989522138
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  17. Pass41,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    706559222187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about STF 444

What vehicle is registration STF 444 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show STF 444 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2009. 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 STF 444 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on STF 444 expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on STF 444?
The MOT on STF 444 expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has STF 444 done?
STF 444 was recorded at 114,348 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has STF 444 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. STF 444 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on STF 444 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 STF 444 find?
STF 444 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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