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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S15 JOOMOT history

S15 JOO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S15 JOO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,531 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 JOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 JOO was last recorded at 101,531 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,819 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,712 miles
Average per year
6,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,531 miles
  • 2025 – 96,819 miles
  • 2024 – 93,485 miles
  • 2023 – 87,169 miles
  • 2022 – 79,871 miles
  • 2021 – 68,764 miles
  • 2020 – 60,497 miles
  • 2019 – 54,861 miles
  • 2018 – 47,243 miles
  • 2017 – 39,207 miles
  • 2016 – 30,425 miles
  • 2015 – 23,480 miles
  • 2014 – 19,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,531 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust back box deteriorated and heat sheild lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear silencer corroided

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,531 miles (+4,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    632262927104
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass96,819 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    189335211447
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner/outer edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner/outer edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail96,819 miles (+3,334)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    698855568176
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner/outer edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner/outer edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass93,485 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    809258010290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated and heat sheild lose
  5. Fail93,479 miles (+6,310)4 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    946485221472
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated and heat sheild lose
  6. Pass87,169 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    158214985719
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroided
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  7. Fail87,167 miles (+7,296)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    353585450877
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroided
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  8. Pass79,871 miles (+11,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    707112122382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,764 miles (+8,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    584307015294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    406354599371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,497 miles (+5,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    347042011109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass54,861 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    612764810289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,243 miles (+8,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    967749539500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass39,207 miles (+8,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    799601419468
    • AdvisoryNail n\s\r tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
  15. Pass30,425 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    932659416276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    628401646313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCracks on all tyre treads
  17. Fail23,480 miles (+3,754)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    179439983612
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCracks on all tyre treads
  18. Pass19,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,726 miles
    Test number
    939099154223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 JOO

Does S15 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 JOO is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 JOO?
The MOT on S15 JOO is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 JOO done?
S15 JOO was recorded at 101,531 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,795 miles a year.
Has S15 JOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 JOO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 JOO 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 S15 JOO find?
S15 JOO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust back box corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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