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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S756 JMJMOT history

S756 JMJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2020 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2020
Mileage
103,758 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S756 JMJ
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
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S756 JMJ was last recorded at 103,758 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 3,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,066 miles · 27 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
3,692 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,758 miles
  • 2019 – 100,066 miles
  • 2018 – 90,745 miles
  • 2017 – 74,500 miles
  • 2016 – 51,407 miles
  • 2015 – 50,722 miles
  • 2014 – 50,189 miles
  • 2013 – 49,430 miles
  • 2012 – 47,959 miles
  • 2011 – 45,448 miles
  • 2010 – 41,086 miles
  • 2009 – 36,747 miles
  • 2008 – 32,553 miles
  • 2007 – 28,197 miles
  • 2006 – 23,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,758 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DOORWAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear axle beam slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,758 miles (+3,692)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,758 miles
    Test number
    284679861401
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DOORWAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,066 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    698254095459
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake not working

  3. Fail100,065 miles (+9,320)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,065 miles
    Test number
    459541289784
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake insecure hand brake lever (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake not working

  4. Pass90,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    960820263549
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded

  5. Fail90,745 miles (+16,245)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    475913741672
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded

  6. Pass74,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    350865322192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  7. Fail74,500 miles (+23,093)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    908315916051
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  8. Pass51,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    432484452318
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs pitted and worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill has some corroision
    • AdvisoryRear brake just pass
    • AdvisoryRear brake stablizer pipe corroded

  9. Fail51,407 miles (+43)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    894243545125
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs pitted and worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill has some corroision
    • AdvisoryRear brake just pass
    • AdvisoryRear brake stablizer pipe corroded

  10. Fail51,364 miles (+642)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    342455715059
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass50,722 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    618581915901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,189 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,189 miles
    Test number
    519378954216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,430 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    895893363242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,959 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    387365952200
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass47,959 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    646425052213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass45,448 miles (+4,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    965745451226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,086 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    492944860246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,747 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    194088159292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,553 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,553 miles
    Test number
    244722968200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,197 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    803557457268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,970 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    550700876235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,857 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,857 miles
    Test number
    120162366225
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear wiper worn

Questions about S756 JMJ

Does S756 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S756 JMJ expired on 11 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S756 JMJ?
The MOT on S756 JMJ expired on 11 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S756 JMJ done?
S756 JMJ was recorded at 103,758 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has S756 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S756 JMJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S756 JMJ 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 S756 JMJ find?
S756 JMJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central front windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorway, and 15 more.

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