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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S809 JODMOT history

S809 JOD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,301 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 JOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 JOD was last recorded at 58,301 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,517 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
2,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,301 miles
  • 2024 – 57,517 miles
  • 2023 – 56,756 miles
  • 2022 – 56,055 miles
  • 2021 – 54,975 miles
  • 2020 – 53,858 miles
  • 2019 – 52,068 miles
  • 2018 – 51,042 miles
  • 2017 – 44,944 miles
  • 2016 – 38,648 miles
  • 2015 – 31,072 miles
  • 2014 – 22,831 miles
  • 2013 – 22,556 miles
  • 2012 – 21,970 miles
  • 2011 – 21,288 miles
  • 2010 – 20,618 miles
  • 2009 – 19,910 miles
  • 2008 – 19,321 miles
  • 2007 – 17,999 miles
  • 2006 – 16,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,301 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    442170105284
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,517 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    546126048161
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail57,517 miles (+761)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    960519845186
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass56,756 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,756 miles
    Test number
    975040918465
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,055 miles (+1,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    216568352093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass54,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    146277558481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail54,975 miles (+1,117)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    626269995648
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    199449477086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail53,857 miles (+1,789)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    802077386768
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass52,068 miles (+1,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    605504927844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass51,042 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    119276718075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass44,944 miles (+6,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    499626160418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing and pitting (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  13. Pass38,648 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    879594674951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,072 miles (+8,241)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    636162705202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve stem perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and worn on the inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded

  15. Pass22,831 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,831 miles
    Test number
    148961214288
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve perished
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing slightly corroded

  16. Fail22,831 miles (+275)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,831 miles
    Test number
    538591914270
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve perished
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing slightly corroded

  17. Pass22,556 miles (+586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,556 miles
    Test number
    346066793167
    • 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)

  18. Pass21,970 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    249051792119
    • 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)

  19. Pass21,288 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    276749691467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,618 miles (+708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,618 miles
    Test number
    960066990157
    • NoteWiper blades begining to split and smear.

  21. Pass19,910 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,910 miles
    Test number
    163030919277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    784686408296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,321 miles (+1,322)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    523336908205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass17,999 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,999 miles
    Test number
    600127407243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,769 miles
    Test number
    422144986112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S809 JOD

Does S809 JOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S809 JOD is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S809 JOD?
The MOT on S809 JOD is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S809 JOD done?
S809 JOD was recorded at 58,301 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,151 miles a year.
Has S809 JOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 JOD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S809 JOD 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 S809 JOD find?
S809 JOD passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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