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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

S44 BJAMOT history

S44 BJA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S44 BJA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,710 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BJA was last recorded at 127,710 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,938 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,772 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,710 miles
  • 2024 – 121,938 miles
  • 2023 – 111,991 miles
  • 2022 – 99,995 miles
  • 2021 – 90,266 miles
  • 2020 – 83,877 miles
  • 2019 – 77,460 miles
  • 2018 – 65,982 miles
  • 2017 – 65,928 miles
  • 2016 – 59,888 miles
  • 2015 – 59,631 miles
  • 2014 – 55,536 miles
  • 2013 – 49,763 miles
  • 2012 – 40,168 miles
  • 2011 – 33,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tempters lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,710 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    567496086034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,710 miles (+5,772)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    455385031455
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,938 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,938 miles
    Test number
    903832254518
    • 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))

  4. Fail121,932 miles (+9,941)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,932 miles
    Test number
    939223818717
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass111,991 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    695398280248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,995 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    340862113475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,266 miles (+6,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    436985236574
    • 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))

  8. Pass83,877 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    571225210029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,460 miles (+11,478)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    850767543041
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,982 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    942636859590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTempters lamp on

  11. Fail65,981 miles (+53)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,981 miles
    Test number
    311185487428
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryTempters lamp on

  12. Pass65,928 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    743548896659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    525383547701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

  14. Fail59,888 miles (+257)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    465798931235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass59,631 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    775019115251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,536 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    936882614203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,763 miles (+9,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    398364303249
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass40,168 miles (+7,112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    239088562083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,056 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,056 miles
    Test number
    357020261015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  20. Fail33,056 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,056 miles
    Test number
    388209951018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Questions about S44 BJA

Does S44 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BJA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 BJA?
The MOT on S44 BJA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BJA done?
S44 BJA was recorded at 127,710 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has S44 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BJA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 BJA 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 S44 BJA find?
S44 BJA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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