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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S751 JBYMOT history

S751 JBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
80,467 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S751 JBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S751 JBY was last recorded at 80,467 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2021: 76,092 miles, lower than 113,961 miles on 18 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,559 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
908 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,467 miles
  • 2023 – 79,559 miles
  • 2022 – 77,117 miles
  • 2021 – 76,092 miles
  • 2019 – 113,961 miles
  • 2018 – 72,082 miles
  • 2017 – 71,384 miles
  • 2016 – 70,060 miles
  • 2015 – 64,884 miles
  • 2014 – 53,093 miles
  • 2013 – 43,274 miles
  • 2012 – 31,778 miles
  • 2011 – 31,269 miles
  • 2010 – 30,755 miles
  • 2009 – 29,983 miles
  • 2008 – 29,053 miles
  • 2007 – 27,283 miles
  • 2006 – 25,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,467 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure rear and central mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are damp inside

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,467 miles (+908)1 dangerous7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    620303440307
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear and central mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are damp inside

  2. Pass79,559 miles (+2,442)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    484383192729
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,117 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    364160230610
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin + show signs of overheating, 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail77,117 miles (+1,025)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    536687976230
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin + show signs of overheating, 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,092 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    318233752040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin + show signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail76,092 miles (-37,869)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    355330871113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin + show signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass113,961 miles (+41,879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    576679846442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,082 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    614992461015
    • 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))

  9. Fail72,074 miles (+690)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    625188188490
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass71,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    281307470576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + signs of age (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail71,384 miles (+1,324)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    335178842047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + signs of age (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,060 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    564352758865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,053 miles (+5,169)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    262805779257
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass64,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    199504325473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,884 miles (+11,791)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    937664825071
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass53,093 miles (+9,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    706636844004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass43,274 miles (+11,496)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    298145843091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

  18. Pass31,778 miles (+509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    268760032053
    • NoteWear front disc

  19. Pass31,269 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,269 miles
    Test number
    729769141026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,755 miles (+772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,755 miles
    Test number
    481722840011
    • 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. Pass29,983 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    171584119098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,053 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,053 miles
    Test number
    543795928095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,283 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    824324927074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,671 miles
    Test number
    411917716090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S751 JBY

Does S751 JBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S751 JBY expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S751 JBY?
The MOT on S751 JBY expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S751 JBY done?
S751 JBY was recorded at 80,467 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has S751 JBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S751 JBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S751 JBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S751 JBY find?
S751 JBY failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust system insecure rear and central mounting rubbers broken; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area, and 19 more.

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