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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 999 cc

S803 JODMOT history

S803 JOD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
94,678 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S803 JOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S803 JOD was last recorded at 94,678 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2009: 35,003 miles, lower than 302,789 miles on 12 Feb 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,866 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
4,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,678 miles
  • 2022 – 93,866 miles
  • 2021 – 91,901 miles
  • 2020 – 88,739 miles
  • 2019 – 83,546 miles
  • 2018 – 78,439 miles
  • 2017 – 73,127 miles
  • 2016 – 68,308 miles
  • 2015 – 63,845 miles
  • 2014 – 59,096 miles
  • 2013 – 53,619 miles
  • 2012 – 48,603 miles
  • 2011 – 44,004 miles
  • 2010 – 39,740 miles
  • 2009 – 35,003 miles
  • 2008 – 302,789 miles
  • 2007 – 25,411 miles
  • 2006 – 20,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    343627776221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,678 miles (+812)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    452519864253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass93,866 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,866 miles
    Test number
    153343123797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,901 miles (+3,162)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,901 miles
    Test number
    665128923688
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,739 miles (+5,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    709450497609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,546 miles (+5,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    237694289745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,439 miles (+5,312)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    769606474933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass73,127 miles (+4,819)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    391398343092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  9. Pass68,308 miles (+4,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    445296235871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh rear brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

  10. Pass63,845 miles (+4,749)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,845 miles
    Test number
    556042415093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

  11. Pass59,096 miles (+5,477)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,096 miles
    Test number
    398099104003
    • NoteNearside front brake fluctuating slightly
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber weeping slightly
    • NoteSteering system knockey

  12. Pass53,619 miles (+5,016)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    517738803084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  13. Pass48,603 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,603 miles
    Test number
    919345322028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,004 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    668624301060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,740 miles (+4,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    682222340061
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished in side wall

  16. Pass35,003 miles (-267,786)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    824180259050
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perishing

  17. Pass302,789 miles (+277,378)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    302,789 miles
    Test number
    520343248072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsr tyre perished
    • NoteSmall cut on inside tyre wall nsr

  18. Pass25,411 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    520744347022
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  19. Fail25,411 miles (+5,042)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    911844147021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass20,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,369 miles
    Test number
    343965556066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S803 JOD

Does S803 JOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S803 JOD expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S803 JOD?
The MOT on S803 JOD expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S803 JOD done?
S803 JOD was recorded at 94,678 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 4,397 miles a year.
Has S803 JOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S803 JOD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S803 JOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S803 JOD find?
S803 JOD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 3 more.

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