Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
S81 SJAMOT history
S81 SJA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 89,961 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S81 SJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S81 SJA was last recorded at 89,961 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 11,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 78,276 miles · 3 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,685 miles
- Average per year
- 3,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 89,961 miles
- 2022 – 78,276 miles
- 2021 – 69,980 miles
- 2020 – 66,153 miles
- 2019 – 62,950 miles
- 2018 – 60,578 miles
- 2017 – 57,157 miles
- 2016 – 54,611 miles
- 2015 – 52,255 miles
- 2014 – 48,917 miles
- 2013 – 45,931 miles
- 2012 – 42,314 miles
- 2011 – 40,540 miles
- 2010 – 38,152 miles
- 2009 – 35,282 miles
- 2008 – 32,737 miles
- 2007 – 30,217 miles
- 2006 – 27,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,961 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,961 miles (+11,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 89,961 miles
- Test number
- 425929475487
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,276 miles (+8,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 78,276 miles
- Test number
- 257521527369
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,980 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 69,980 miles
- Test number
- 271466738435
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,153 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 66,153 miles
- Test number
- 460894125487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,152 miles (+3,202)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,152 miles
- Test number
- 134795472174
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,950 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 62,950 miles
- Test number
- 828153652587
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,942 miles (+2,364)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,942 miles
- Test number
- 404635010458
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,578 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 60,578 miles
- Test number
- 514623495230
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass57,157 miles (+2,546)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,157 miles
- Test number
- 807241128128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,611 miles (+2,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 54,611 miles
- Test number
- 742809088457
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Pass52,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 52,255 miles
- Test number
- 668656335035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,255 miles (+3,338)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,255 miles
- Test number
- 456196735015
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,917 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 48,917 miles
- Test number
- 796918634043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,931 miles (+3,617)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 45,931 miles
- Test number
- 489369333002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,314 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,314 miles
- Test number
- 489539632036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,540 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 40,540 miles
- Test number
- 459639031044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail40,540 miles (+2,388)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,540 miles
- Test number
- 616199231024
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,152 miles (+2,870)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,152 miles
- Test number
- 343460740032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,282 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 35,282 miles
- Test number
- 953760249061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,737 miles (+2,520)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 32,737 miles
- Test number
- 300118538030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,217 miles (+2,226)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 30,217 miles
- Test number
- 140300147048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 27,991 miles
- Test number
- 150280246044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S81 SJA
- Does S81 SJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S81 SJA expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S81 SJA?
- The MOT on S81 SJA expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S81 SJA done?
- S81 SJA was recorded at 89,961 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 3,641 miles a year.
- Has S81 SJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S81 SJA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on S81 SJA 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 SJA find?
- S81 SJA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.
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