Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
S26 JOLMOT history
S26 JOL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,291 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 JOL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 JOL was last recorded at 106,291 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,765 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,526 miles
- Average per year
- 6,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,291 miles
- 2025 – 98,765 miles
- 2024 – 90,312 miles
- 2023 – 86,447 miles
- 2022 – 78,998 miles
- 2020 – 74,383 miles
- 2019 – 65,258 miles
- 2018 – 63,274 miles
- 2017 – 58,828 miles
- 2016 – 53,653 miles
- 2015 – 43,721 miles
- 2014 – 28,947 miles
- 2013 – 25,490 miles
- 2012 – 18,890 miles
- 2011 – 15,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,291 miles
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,291 miles (+7,526)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,291 miles
- Test number
- 990916911508
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass98,765 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,765 miles
- Test number
- 130997487682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,693 miles (+8,381)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,693 miles
- Test number
- 592512397728
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides discoloured slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 90,312 miles
- Test number
- 778367115731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,312 miles (+3,865)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,312 miles
- Test number
- 706650098865
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass86,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,447 miles
- Test number
- 784754688799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,447 miles (+7,449)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,447 miles
- Test number
- 126828032729
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass78,998 miles (+4,615)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 78,998 miles
- Test number
- 603896040314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
Pass74,383 miles (+9,125)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 74,383 miles
- Test number
- 568152555127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass65,258 miles (+1,984)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,258 miles
- Test number
- 163072020975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,274 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,274 miles
- Test number
- 340042474525
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover detached
Fail63,274 miles (+4,446)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,274 miles
- Test number
- 281647808778
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover detached
Pass58,828 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,828 miles
- Test number
- 867498028060
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link rod worn
Pass53,653 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,653 miles
- Test number
- 510021778764
- AdvisoryOffside oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn low
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod
Fail53,653 miles (+9,932)5 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,653 miles
- Test number
- 529175077173
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn low
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod
Pass43,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 43,721 miles
- Test number
- 809332900635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,721 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,721 miles
- Test number
- 429589338317
- FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 418548744290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,947 miles (+3,457)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,947 miles
- Test number
- 165198744269
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- NoteOsf tyre perished
- NoteOsr tyre close to limit
Pass25,490 miles (+6,600)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 25,490 miles
- Test number
- 806117233319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,890 miles (+3,688)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 18,890 miles
- Test number
- 286149032317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,202 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 15,202 miles
- Test number
- 817943141389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S26 JOL
- Does S26 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 JOL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 JOL?
- The MOT on S26 JOL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 JOL done?
- S26 JOL was recorded at 106,291 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 6,350 miles a year.
- Has S26 JOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 JOL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S26 JOL 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 JOL find?
- S26 JOL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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