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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

S39 JGAMOT history

S39 JGA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 73,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,377 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 JGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 JGA was last recorded at 73,377 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,358 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,377 miles
  • 2025 – 72,772 miles
  • 2023 – 72,012 miles
  • 2022 – 70,123 miles
  • 2021 – 67,144 miles
  • 2020 – 65,391 miles
  • 2019 – 64,927 miles
  • 2018 – 56,602 miles
  • 2017 – 51,349 miles
  • 2016 – 46,201 miles
  • 2015 – 39,242 miles
  • 2014 – 33,427 miles
  • 2013 – 29,278 miles
  • 2012 – 28,343 miles
  • 2011 – 27,370 miles
  • 2010 – 26,208 miles
  • 2009 – 24,512 miles
  • 2008 – 23,538 miles
  • 2007 – 22,465 miles
  • 2006 – 21,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,377 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    664008651240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail73,358 miles (+586)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    426739678989
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,772 miles (+760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    953770046333
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on service brake
  4. Pass72,012 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    147707397506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,990 miles (+1,867)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    940366288835
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot securing clip insecure
  6. Pass70,123 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    860081581016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,038 miles (+2,894)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,038 miles
    Test number
    599672197700
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,144 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    670104314970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,110 miles (+1,719)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    633656002430
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,391 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    631453528250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail65,365 miles (+438)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    890699272497
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass64,927 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,927 miles
    Test number
    681532032558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,814 miles (+8,212)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    113853812167
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass56,602 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,602 miles
    Test number
    298325671083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,349 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    670003533311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    554525262053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Fail46,201 miles (+6,959)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    734319669215
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass39,242 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    879333912522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,165 miles (+5,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    512935725962
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  20. Pass33,427 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    408506014321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,278 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    117375023359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass29,278 miles (+935)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    235165623326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass28,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,343 miles
    Test number
    398067022313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,343 miles (+973)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,343 miles
    Test number
    497137522477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. Pass27,370 miles (+1,162)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    229234331353
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  26. Pass26,208 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    743125630333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,512 miles (+974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,512 miles
    Test number
    194286539319
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  28. Pass23,538 miles (+1,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,538 miles
    Test number
    474570248320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  29. Pass22,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,465 miles
    Test number
    751051247389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,465 miles (+1,160)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,465 miles
    Test number
    810221547334
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  31. Pass21,305 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    314132846356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,317 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    151029116075
    • NoteInner side walls of n/s@o/s rear tyres perished slightly

Questions about S39 JGA

Does S39 JGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 JGA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 JGA?
The MOT on S39 JGA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 JGA done?
S39 JGA was recorded at 73,377 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has S39 JGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 JGA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S39 JGA 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 S39 JGA find?
S39 JGA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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