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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S734 CNJMOT history

S734 CNJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
96,696 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S734 CNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S734 CNJ was last recorded at 96,696 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,816 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
880 miles
Average per year
3,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,696 miles
  • 2023 – 95,816 miles
  • 2022 – 94,266 miles
  • 2021 – 92,250 miles
  • 2020 – 91,163 miles
  • 2019 – 89,504 miles
  • 2018 – 88,020 miles
  • 2017 – 86,836 miles
  • 2016 – 86,001 miles
  • 2015 – 84,902 miles
  • 2014 – 83,664 miles
  • 2013 – 82,721 miles
  • 2012 – 81,508 miles
  • 2011 – 65,110 miles
  • 2010 – 55,175 miles
  • 2009 – 53,121 miles
  • 2008 – 47,538 miles
  • 2007 – 40,857 miles
  • 2006 – 40,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,696 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,696 miles
    Test number
    775157346968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass95,816 miles (+1,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    384647162920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,266 miles
    Test number
    347714102449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,266 miles (+2,016)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,266 miles
    Test number
    619933044643
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    206703814669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,250 miles (+1,087)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    334944929814
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    557164580740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,163 miles (+1,659)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    632574077490
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible very faded. (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,504 miles (+1,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    168136103216
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF OIL. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass88,020 miles (+1,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,020 miles
    Test number
    517366682002
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass86,836 miles (+835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    558767290476
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak gearbox area,
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ,rear of wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass86,001 miles (+1,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    599137051936
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass84,902 miles (+1,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    396013915425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass83,664 miles (+943)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    975821024222
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox area

  15. Pass82,721 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    269797113243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail82,718 miles (+1,210)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    277964313253
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass81,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,508 miles
    Test number
    838729282146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,508 miles (+2,851)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,508 miles
    Test number
    397439482157
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    769119152070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,657 miles (+13,547)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    339469452054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass65,110 miles (+9,935)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,110 miles
    Test number
    756875451064
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear indicator light lense cracked

  22. Fail55,175 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    370897560005
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass55,175 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    752787460057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,121 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,121 miles
    Test number
    141135009495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,538 miles
    Test number
    403052838043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,538 miles (+6,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,538 miles
    Test number
    871452438011
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass40,857 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    963435417075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,657 miles
    Test number
    323722936021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S734 CNJ

Does S734 CNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S734 CNJ expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S734 CNJ?
The MOT on S734 CNJ expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S734 CNJ done?
S734 CNJ was recorded at 96,696 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 3,018 miles a year.
Has S734 CNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S734 CNJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S734 CNJ 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 S734 CNJ find?
S734 CNJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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