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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S23 JBVMOT history

S23 JBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S23 JBV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,911 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JBV was last recorded at 74,911 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,665 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
5,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,911 miles
  • 2025 – 74,665 miles
  • 2024 – 69,176 miles
  • 2023 – 66,032 miles
  • 2022 – 62,392 miles
  • 2021 – 60,784 miles
  • 2020 – 59,508 miles
  • 2019 – 50,384 miles
  • 2018 – 45,905 miles
  • 2017 – 33,873 miles
  • 2016 – 21,325 miles
  • 2015 – 11,344 miles
  • 2014 – 9,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,911 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened By the mounts (5.3.3 (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,911 miles (+246)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    891261323551
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened By the mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,665 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,665 miles
    Test number
    779756119358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,664 miles (+5,488)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    457700302857
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass69,176 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    709687562466
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail69,176 miles (+3,144)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    441270412388
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns came on when hatchback shut (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass66,032 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    857801139994
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion and front pipe damaged but not leaking .
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers leaking .
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryRecommend a brakes linings re assessment in 90 days
    • AdvisoryRecommend a wheel tacking check
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid presented low.

  7. Fail66,032 miles (+3,640)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    115017041507
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion and front pipe damaged but not leaking .
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers leaking .
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryRecommend a brakes linings re assessment in 90 days
    • AdvisoryRecommend a wheel tacking check
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid presented low.

  8. Pass62,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    533657525470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail62,392 miles (+1,608)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    570301130862
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass60,784 miles (+1,276)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,784 miles
    Test number
    656926345013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront n/s tyre is starting to wear on edge
    • AdvisorySome damage to n/s wing mirror
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  11. Pass59,508 miles (+9,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    531398627181
    • AdvisoryBrakes linings to be checked all round.
    • AdvisoryNear side front damaper slight leak .
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn low , recommend a replacement tyre asap.

  12. Pass50,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    263952077036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,384 miles (+4,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    612366866941
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass45,905 miles (+12,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    128660578834
    • 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))

  15. Pass33,873 miles (+12,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,873 miles
    Test number
    603877039166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smear

  16. Pass21,325 miles (+9,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    578419817020
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers have slight play

  17. Pass11,344 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    295585175197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,061 miles
    Test number
    615997474262
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S23 JBV

Does S23 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 JBV is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 JBV?
The MOT on S23 JBV is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 JBV done?
S23 JBV was recorded at 74,911 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,538 miles a year.
Has S23 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JBV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 JBV 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 S23 JBV find?
S23 JBV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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