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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc

S14 JTEMOT history

S14 JTE is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S14 JTE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,237 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 JTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 JTE was last recorded at 98,237 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,133 miles · 10 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
8,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,237 miles
  • 2025 – 90,202 miles
  • 2024 – 82,673 miles
  • 2022 – 72,918 miles
  • 2020 – 55,215 miles
  • 2019 – 47,740 miles
  • 2018 – 36,813 miles
  • 2017 – 28,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear service brake and parking brake has low effort, adjustment may be required

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (rear bushes)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,237 miles
    Test number
    540957670232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake and parking brake has low effort, adjustment may be required

  2. Fail98,232 miles (+99)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    466090054028
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Attempted to correctly fit bulb but retaining screw is missing meaning bulb does not stay secured (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Low effort from service brake and parking brake

  3. Fail98,133 miles (+7,931)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    663536814592
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,202 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    188131616111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,196 miles (+7,523)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    335609313816
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    400612705728
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,673 miles (+9,755)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    553166391230
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    461385083354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,916 miles (+10,175)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    814742502243
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,741 miles
    Test number
    920879584510
    • AdvisoryNearside mainbeam possible bulb in wrong

  11. Fail62,740 miles (+7,525)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,740 miles
    Test number
    696031071331
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mainbeam possible bulb in wrong

  12. Pass55,215 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    214539787464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel binding, but can hear something rattling inside drum. Advised to check shoes. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travel high.

  13. Pass47,740 miles (+10,897)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    235953293667
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre(S) cracking
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass36,843 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    527043382169
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail36,813 miles (+8,496)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,813 miles
    Test number
    786386868527
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass28,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    230502440460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 JTE

Does S14 JTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 JTE is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 JTE?
The MOT on S14 JTE is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 JTE done?
S14 JTE was recorded at 98,237 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,619 miles a year.
Has S14 JTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 JTE has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 JTE 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 S14 JTE find?
S14 JTE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; rear service brake and parking brake has low effort, adjustment may be required.

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