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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

W562 SMWMOT history

W562 SMW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

W562 SMW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2024
Mileage
97,272 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W562 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W562 SMW was last recorded at 97,272 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,877 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
395 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,272 miles
  • 2022 – 96,877 miles
  • 2021 – 95,345 miles
  • 2020 – 93,629 miles
  • 2019 – 91,729 miles
  • 2018 – 89,021 miles
  • 2017 – 86,148 miles
  • 2016 – 83,430 miles
  • 2015 – 80,749 miles
  • 2014 – 78,927 miles
  • 2013 – 77,347 miles
  • 2012 – 73,490 miles
  • 2011 – 69,872 miles
  • 2010 – 65,428 miles
  • 2009 – 62,024 miles
  • 2008 – 57,641 miles
  • 2007 – 51,651 miles
  • 2006 – 45,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,272 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,272 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    120187113817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    348200525652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,877 miles (+1,532)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    636110623099
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass95,345 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    837728867424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    449064393459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,629 miles (+1,900)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    659299319090
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,729 miles (+2,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    702770157363
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges and advise tracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,021 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    357826651087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    755569520527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,148 miles (+2,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    104257518133
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass83,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    109876056774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,430 miles (+2,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    587110367242
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass80,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    575381065181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail80,749 miles (+1,822)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    825571165127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass78,927 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    265805074456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,925 miles (+1,578)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    966004774160
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear nearside tyre perrished

  17. Pass77,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    455021373152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,347 miles (+3,857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    768711873121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass73,490 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    539643962113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,872 miles
    Test number
    897735661156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,872 miles (+4,444)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,872 miles
    Test number
    479624561172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass65,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    500368050175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,428 miles (+3,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    610353050106
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass62,024 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    493030989142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass57,641 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    333353388131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    352692477128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,651 miles (+5,711)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    494191777108
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass45,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    801735286185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W562 SMW

Does W562 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W562 SMW expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W562 SMW?
The MOT on W562 SMW expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W562 SMW done?
W562 SMW was recorded at 97,272 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has W562 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W562 SMW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on W562 SMW 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 W562 SMW find?
W562 SMW passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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