Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc
97 JBCMOT history
97 JBC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 58,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 58,794 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 97 JBC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 21 Jan 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
97 JBC was last recorded at 58,794 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 9,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,487 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,307 miles
- Average per year
- 7,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,794 miles
- 2025 – 49,487 miles
- 2024 – 41,780 miles
- 2023 – 35,732 miles
- 2022 – 30,180 miles
- 2021 – 23,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,794 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 21 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,794 miles (+9,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 58,794 miles
- Test number
- 526210711894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,487 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 49,487 miles
- Test number
- 819369475758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail49,487 miles (+7,707)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,487 miles
- Test number
- 743514708890
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,780 miles (+27)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 41,780 miles
- Test number
- 971996558252
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Advisory(Both front shockers starting to weap)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail41,753 miles (+6,021)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,753 miles
- Test number
- 262326979208
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front shockers starting to weap
Pass35,732 miles (+5,552)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 35,732 miles
- Test number
- 298134970311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 30,180 miles
- Test number
- 468902794731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,180 miles (+6,737)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,180 miles
- Test number
- 287022480287
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass23,443 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 23,443 miles
- Test number
- 760681021445
- AdvisoryFront Inner inner edges of both front tyres wearing thin
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Questions about 97 JBC
- What vehicle is registration 97 JBC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 97 JBC on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2018. 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 97 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 JBC is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 97 JBC?
- The MOT on 97 JBC is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 97 JBC done?
- 97 JBC was recorded at 58,794 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,106 miles a year.
- Has 97 JBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 97 JBC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on 97 JBC 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 97 JBC find?
- 97 JBC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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