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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

S26 JAPMOT history

S26 JAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S26 JAP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,398 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 JAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
19 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 JAP was last recorded at 55,398 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,945 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,453 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,398 miles
  • 2025 – 51,945 miles
  • 2024 – 48,054 miles
  • 2023 – 43,717 miles
  • 2022 – 39,358 miles
  • 2021 – 33,551 miles
  • 2020 – 27,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    859974571520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail55,398 miles (+3,453)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    138934936316
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,945 miles (+3,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    373074563369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,054 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    736495620093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,717 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,717 miles
    Test number
    848301778592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,358 miles (+5,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    956578801724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt not checked during inspection

  7. Pass33,551 miles (+5,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    678060862494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass27,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    893376906298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,834 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    768125282463
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S26 JAP

Does S26 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 JAP is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 JAP?
The MOT on S26 JAP is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 JAP done?
S26 JAP was recorded at 55,398 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has S26 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 JAP has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 JAP 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 S26 JAP find?
S26 JAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges corroded.

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