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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

F5 SJAMOT history

F5 SJA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

F5 SJA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,346 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SJA was last recorded at 151,346 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,229 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,117 miles
Average per year
11,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,346 miles
  • 2025 – 144,229 miles
  • 2024 – 135,873 miles
  • 2023 – 125,449 miles
  • 2022 – 112,464 miles
  • 2021 – 97,983 miles
  • 2020 – 87,174 miles
  • 2019 – 73,139 miles
  • 2018 – 63,226 miles
  • 2017 – 53,636 miles
  • 2016 – 39,807 miles
  • 2015 – 27,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,346 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,346 miles (+7,117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,346 miles
    Test number
    778116327824
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,229 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,229 miles
    Test number
    592984407428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,062 miles (+8,189)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    321500661011
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,873 miles (+10,424)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,873 miles
    Test number
    548120106348
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,449 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,449 miles
    Test number
    770382731275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,449 miles (+12,985)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,449 miles
    Test number
    147795315738
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,464 miles (+261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    965812250877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail112,203 miles (+14,220)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,203 miles
    Test number
    297549030609
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass97,983 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    261457134706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,843 miles (+10,669)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    539497037021
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass87,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    730162898990
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail87,174 miles (+14,035)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    910955453452
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass73,139 miles (+9,913)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    852741506880
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass63,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    204187058948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail63,266 miles (+9,630)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    904163035294
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,636 miles (+13,829)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    756303361516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,807 miles
    Test number
    961552844796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,807 miles (+12,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,807 miles
    Test number
    271441243644
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    147718375414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 SJA

Does F5 SJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SJA is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 SJA?
The MOT on F5 SJA is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 SJA done?
F5 SJA was recorded at 151,346 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 11,311 miles a year.
Has F5 SJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SJA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 SJA 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 F5 SJA find?
F5 SJA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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