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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

S88 CVJMOT history

S88 CVJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S88 CVJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,428 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 CVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 CVJ was last recorded at 73,428 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,498 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,930 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,428 miles
  • 2025 – 68,498 miles
  • 2024 – 62,429 miles
  • 2023 – 44,753 miles
  • 2022 – 31,839 miles
  • 2021 – 24,805 miles
  • 2020 – 19,869 miles
  • 2019 – 17,066 miles
  • 2018 – 16,313 miles
  • 2016 – 16,119 miles
  • 2015 – 15,242 miles
  • 2014 – 14,777 miles
  • 2013 – 13,724 miles
  • 2012 – 13,056 miles
  • 2010 – 11,901 miles
  • 2009 – 10,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,428 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    271874460162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    531923245662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,498 miles (+6,069)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    413510701213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass62,429 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    322466068632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,427 miles (+17,674)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,427 miles
    Test number
    549713406119
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,753 miles (+12,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    433568732681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    839775948378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail31,839 miles (+7,034)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    886176009650
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass24,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    549243554388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail24,805 miles (+4,936)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    826989867766
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass19,869 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,869 miles
    Test number
    371650893712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail19,856 miles (+2,790)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    337405825771
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass17,066 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    17,066 miles
    Test number
    983772423553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,313 miles
    Test number
    372667525179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,313 miles (+194)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,313 miles
    Test number
    377042549634
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

  16. Pass16,119 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,119 miles
    Test number
    749007324332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,242 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    196421011058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,777 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,777 miles
    Test number
    895883854378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,724 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    13,724 miles
    Test number
    539605463148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,056 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,056 miles
    Test number
    388003552118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,901 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,901 miles
    Test number
    813203990258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,359 miles
    Test number
    840018479159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 CVJ

Does S88 CVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 CVJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 CVJ?
The MOT on S88 CVJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 CVJ done?
S88 CVJ was recorded at 73,428 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has S88 CVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 CVJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 CVJ 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 S88 CVJ find?
S88 CVJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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