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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

S3 JXLMOT history

S3 JXL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S3 JXL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,095 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JXL was last recorded at 155,095 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,565 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,530 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,095 miles
  • 2025 – 151,565 miles
  • 2024 – 147,223 miles
  • 2023 – 142,960 miles
  • 2022 – 138,627 miles
  • 2021 – 133,329 miles
  • 2020 – 130,670 miles
  • 2019 – 124,406 miles
  • 2018 – 118,687 miles
  • 2017 – 114,149 miles
  • 2016 – 108,220 miles
  • 2015 – 104,054 miles
  • 2014 – 100,536 miles
  • 2013 – 93,730 miles
  • 2012 – 84,567 miles
  • 2011 – 75,141 miles
  • 2010 – 67,129 miles
  • 2009 – 60,583 miles
  • 2008 – 53,668 miles
  • 2007 – 48,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,095 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,095 miles (+3,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,095 miles
    Test number
    965270839397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,565 miles (+4,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,565 miles
    Test number
    772008829856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,223 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,223 miles
    Test number
    564274878102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,960 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,960 miles
    Test number
    296444419607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,627 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,627 miles
    Test number
    698384750473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,329 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,329 miles
    Test number
    109982598041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,670 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,670 miles
    Test number
    106928283720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,406 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,406 miles
    Test number
    350720240072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,687 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    921659752080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,149 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    814202621099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass108,220 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,220 miles
    Test number
    214741553327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,054 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    556166965074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,536 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    498029754019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,730 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    176156763073
    • NoteN/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Fail93,730 miles (+9,163)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    288055063023
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre out of shape on inner edge

  16. Pass84,567 miles (+9,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    969679962089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer beginning to deteriorate

  17. Pass75,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    105340571044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,141 miles (+8,012)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    187730871431
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass67,129 miles (+6,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    234084160042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,583 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    194145979076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    753715488059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,668 miles (+5,431)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    621035088050
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass48,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    194395207222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,237 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    951965707250
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 JXL

Does S3 JXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JXL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JXL?
The MOT on S3 JXL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 JXL done?
S3 JXL was recorded at 155,095 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has S3 JXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JXL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on S3 JXL 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 S3 JXL find?
S3 JXL passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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