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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

S21 JKXMOT history

S21 JKX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

S21 JKX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,177 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 JKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 JKX was last recorded at 73,177 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,915 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
8,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,177 miles
  • 2025 – 58,684 miles
  • 2024 – 41,857 miles
  • 2023 – 39,398 miles
  • 2022 – 33,696 miles
  • 2021 – 28,117 miles
  • 2020 – 22,357 miles
  • 2019 – 13,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,177 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,177 miles (+262)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    279392706113
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,915 miles (+14,231)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    735221204352
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    344226012390
    • AdvisoryNearside DLR not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail58,684 miles (+16,827)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    281816658113
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside DLR not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,857 miles (+2,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    980721621048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass39,398 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    482970040884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,391 miles (+5,695)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    105190452319
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush at rear pulled away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,696 miles (+5,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    514078323940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass28,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,117 miles
    Test number
    885446867572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,117 miles (+5,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,117 miles
    Test number
    925968084733
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,357 miles (+8,502)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,357 miles
    Test number
    336649210806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    13,855 miles
    Test number
    463897194988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,855 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,855 miles
    Test number
    782443850045
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about S21 JKX

Does S21 JKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 JKX is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 JKX?
The MOT on S21 JKX is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 JKX done?
S21 JKX was recorded at 73,177 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,428 miles a year.
Has S21 JKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 JKX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 JKX 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 S21 JKX find?
S21 JKX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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