VOLKSWAGEN POLO S56SLH has 24 MOTs

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This 1998 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 66,551 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 09:38.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 15th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

S56SLH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH JUNE 202766,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Frount Bumper Lower Trim Damaged
PASSED8TH APRIL 20257TH APRIL 202663,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both 165/70/r13 T (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED8TH APRIL 202563,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both 165/70/r13 T (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202428TH JANUARY 202560,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 202460,352 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202327TH JANUARY 202455,513 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 202355,513 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202120TH DECEMBER 202251,382 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202020TH DECEMBER 202146,950 MI
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 202046,876 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED18TH MAY 20197TH DECEMBER 202039,179 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20187TH JUNE 201935,708 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 20177TH JUNE 201835,497 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201625TH JANUARY 201734,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201521ST JANUARY 201634,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20135TH DECEMBER 201433,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201218TH NOVEMBER 201332,722 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20113RD NOVEMBER 201231,780 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 201012TH OCTOBER 201130,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn Slightly On The Outer Edge.
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200912TH OCTOBER 201029,179 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200812TH OCTOBER 200928,285 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 200712TH OCTOBER 200826,824 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 200612TH OCTOBER 200725,126 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 200625,126 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S56SLH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

S56SLH MOT Comments

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S56SLH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 66,551 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,377 miles

S56SLH FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration S56SLH was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 66,551 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,377 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S56SLH has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 23 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does S56SLH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 4th October 2026 S56SLH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S56SLH Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 4th October 2026 S56SLH does have Tax. Read more

When does S56SLH Tax expire?

The current Tax for S56SLH will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S56SLH MOT expire?

The current MOT for S56SLH will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 15th June 2027. Read more

When did S56SLH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S56SLH was on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 09:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S56SLH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for S56SLH we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S56SLH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for S56SLH we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S56SLH?

S56SLH is registered as a 1998 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has S56SLH done?

The odometer reading for S56SLH at the last MOT in June 2026 was 66,551 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,377 miles per year. Read more

How old is S56SLH?

The vehicle S56SLH was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th September 1998. Read more

What colour is S56SLH?

The official colour of S56SLH is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does S56SLH have?

S56SLH has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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