Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc
S42 JCYMOT history
S42 JCY is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 84,433 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 JCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 5 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 JCY was last recorded at 84,433 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 83,159 miles · 4 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,274 miles
- Average per year
- 2,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 84,433 miles
- 2023 – 83,159 miles
- 2022 – 82,263 miles
- 2021 – 80,957 miles
- 2020 – 79,843 miles
- 2019 – 78,670 miles
- 2018 – 77,274 miles
- 2017 – 75,374 miles
- 2016 – 73,259 miles
- 2015 – 71,743 miles
- 2014 – 69,541 miles
- 2013 – 67,973 miles
- 2012 – 66,491 miles
- 2011 – 64,636 miles
- 2010 – 61,765 miles
- 2009 – 59,422 miles
- 2008 – 55,279 miles
- 2007 – 51,413 miles
- 2006 – 47,923 miles
- 2005 – 42,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
SUSPENSION SOFT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,433 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 84,433 miles
- Test number
- 729087263253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail84,433 miles (+1,274)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,433 miles
- Test number
- 705941049416
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,159 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 83,159 miles
- Test number
- 211071061618
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySUSPENSION SOFT
Fail83,159 miles (+896)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,159 miles
- Test number
- 125955211388
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySUSPENSION SOFT
Pass82,263 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 82,263 miles
- Test number
- 879579983746
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass80,957 miles (+1,114)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 80,957 miles
- Test number
- 495858826564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,843 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 79,843 miles
- Test number
- 985850169739
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,670 miles (+1,396)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,670 miles
- Test number
- 195266613449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,274 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 77,274 miles
- Test number
- 763824667939
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail77,265 miles (+1,891)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,265 miles
- Test number
- 509072000179
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass75,374 miles (+2,115)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 75,374 miles
- Test number
- 371598302385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,259 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 73,259 miles
- Test number
- 737568689131
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both (2.4.F.3)
Fail73,257 miles (+1,514)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,257 miles
- Test number
- 335369510270
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both (2.4.F.3)
Pass71,743 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 71,743 miles
- Test number
- 779067238397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,541 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,541 miles
- Test number
- 308066214224
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass69,541 miles (+1,568)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 69,541 miles
- Test number
- 497856914290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,973 miles (+1,482)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 67,973 miles
- Test number
- 169197913224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,491 miles (+1,855)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 66,491 miles
- Test number
- 106341722208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,636 miles (+2,871)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 64,636 miles
- Test number
- 508282221240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,765 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,765 miles
- Test number
- 351481420415
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass59,422 miles (+4,143)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 59,422 miles
- Test number
- 384652629238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,279 miles (+3,866)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 55,279 miles
- Test number
- 123222628282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail51,413 miles4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,413 miles
- Test number
- 400659317267
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass51,413 miles (+3,490)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 51,413 miles
- Test number
- 754459317289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass47,923 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 47,923 miles
- Test number
- 154457426255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,697 miles (+5,382)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,697 miles
- Test number
- 583267416260
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass42,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 42,315 miles
- Test number
- 543627305250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S42 JCY
- Does S42 JCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S42 JCY expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S42 JCY?
- The MOT on S42 JCY expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S42 JCY done?
- S42 JCY was recorded at 84,433 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 2,220 miles a year.
- Has S42 JCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 JCY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S42 JCY 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 S42 JCY find?
- S42 JCY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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