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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S40 SJUMOT history

S40 SJU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S40 SJU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,225 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SJU was last recorded at 100,225 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,078 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,147 miles
Average per year
7,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,225 miles
  • 2024 – 94,078 miles
  • 2023 – 86,057 miles
  • 2022 – 77,764 miles
  • 2021 – 72,100 miles
  • 2020 – 66,273 miles
  • 2019 – 60,779 miles
  • 2018 – 54,368 miles
  • 2017 – 45,896 miles
  • 2016 – 38,772 miles
  • 2015 – 23,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    415397197307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,223 miles (+6,145)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,223 miles
    Test number
    502185842311
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

  3. Pass94,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    407647430777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail94,078 miles (+8,021)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    405481713212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass86,057 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    454983138089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,764 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    586183357721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    849560538420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,100 miles (+5,827)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    683190230589
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,273 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    623455058035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,779 miles
    Test number
    433125752794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail60,779 miles (+6,411)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,779 miles
    Test number
    301664893158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,368 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    105871294151
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Fail54,368 miles (+8,472)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    526764178503
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Pass45,896 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    861487947958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    321708502255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,772 miles (+14,858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    123269626115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass23,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    696540975001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 SJU

Does S40 SJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SJU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 SJU?
The MOT on S40 SJU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SJU done?
S40 SJU was recorded at 100,225 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,123 miles a year.
Has S40 SJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SJU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 SJU 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 S40 SJU find?
S40 SJU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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