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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S81 JGCMOT history

S81 JGC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,078 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 JGC was last recorded at 67,078 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,073 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,078 miles
  • 2024 – 67,073 miles
  • 2023 – 66,971 miles
  • 2021 – 66,686 miles
  • 2020 – 66,489 miles
  • 2019 – 66,294 miles
  • 2018 – 65,900 miles
  • 2017 – 65,266 miles
  • 2016 – 64,830 miles
  • 2015 – 64,470 miles
  • 2014 – 60,665 miles
  • 2013 – 56,369 miles
  • 2012 – 50,566 miles
  • 2011 – 45,976 miles
  • 2010 – 41,080 miles
  • 2009 – 36,474 miles
  • 2008 – 31,788 miles
  • 2007 – 28,948 miles
  • 2006 – 25,060 miles
  • 2005 – 20,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,078 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension components flaking/corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,078 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,078 miles
    Test number
    491574441946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components flaking/corroded

  2. Fail67,073 miles (+102)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    890968682266
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches have corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded surface on outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass66,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    723300302598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strong advise holed just outside 30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail66,971 miles (+285)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    241732709313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strong advise holed just outside 30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass66,686 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    903105493958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass66,489 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    683809935445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,294 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    486743239943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,900 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    307068864682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,266 miles
    Test number
    651949809593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,266 miles (+436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,266 miles
    Test number
    736442456245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass64,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    536473317311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,830 miles (+360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    386737609056
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass64,470 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    798432507232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,665 miles (+4,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    676201854339
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass56,369 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    686980253331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,566 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,566 miles
    Test number
    117649042376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,976 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,976 miles
    Test number
    466676741414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,080 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    600348440304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,474 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    150914349376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,788 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,788 miles
    Test number
    701704848342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,948 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,948 miles
    Test number
    723146747344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,060 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,060 miles
    Test number
    191989946358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,883 miles
    Test number
    200096945340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 JGC

Does S81 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 JGC is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 JGC?
The MOT on S81 JGC is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 JGC done?
S81 JGC was recorded at 67,078 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
Has S81 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 JGC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S81 JGC 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 S81 JGC find?
S81 JGC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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