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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

S3 NEJMOT history

S3 NEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S3 NEJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,368 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 NEJ was last recorded at 131,368 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,738 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,630 miles
Average per year
6,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,368 miles
  • 2025 – 128,738 miles
  • 2024 – 125,310 miles
  • 2023 – 121,279 miles
  • 2022 – 117,913 miles
  • 2021 – 114,602 miles
  • 2020 – 112,079 miles
  • 2019 – 108,714 miles
  • 2018 – 104,640 miles
  • 2017 – 97,549 miles
  • 2016 – 88,338 miles
  • 2015 – 78,880 miles
  • 2014 – 68,712 miles
  • 2013 – 56,188 miles
  • 2012 – 45,672 miles
  • 2011 – 34,502 miles
  • 2010 – 24,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,368 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,368 miles (+2,630)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,368 miles
    Test number
    922830651888
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass128,738 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,738 miles
    Test number
    950586495777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    979269157382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail125,310 miles (+4,031)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    263416177962
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass121,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    198881389894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,279 miles (+3,366)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    252864995118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass117,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    971857927045
    • AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail117,913 miles (+3,311)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    106984897260
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,602 miles (+2,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,602 miles
    Test number
    661148462152
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass112,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    495579953893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,079 miles (+3,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    345109197135
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass108,714 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    350694246364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,640 miles (+76)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,640 miles
    Test number
    460819218537
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail104,564 miles (+7,015)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    257636010233
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass97,549 miles (+9,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    680583838775
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass88,338 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    946745218048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,880 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    238538135253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,712 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    349608934419
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,712 miles (+12,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    828158734280
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    417100543238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail56,188 miles (+10,516)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    439980143209
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Pass45,672 miles (+11,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    247653442238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,502 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,502 miles
    Test number
    807972821277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,660 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,660 miles
    Test number
    804643840254
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S3 NEJ

Does S3 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 NEJ expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 NEJ?
The MOT on S3 NEJ expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 NEJ done?
S3 NEJ was recorded at 131,368 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,684 miles a year.
Has S3 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NEJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 NEJ 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 NEJ find?
S3 NEJ failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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