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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

S88 ONJMOT history

S88 ONJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S88 ONJ white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,747 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 ONJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 ONJ was last recorded at 168,747 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2021: 11,306 miles, lower than 111,206 miles on 22 Oct 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,497 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,250 miles
Average per year
11,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,747 miles
  • 2025 – 167,497 miles
  • 2024 – 166,469 miles
  • 2023 – 135,606 miles
  • 2022 – 111,315 miles
  • 2021 – 11,306 miles
  • 2020 – 105,181 miles
  • 2019 – 100,616 miles
  • 2018 – 77,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,747 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryN\s outer cv boot clip loose
  • AdvisoryUnder body undersealed

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake lever loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear parking brake has met requirements but clearly requires further attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,747 miles (+1,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,747 miles
    Test number
    863328915874
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN\s outer cv boot clip loose
    • AdvisoryUnder body undersealed
  2. Pass167,497 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,497 miles
    Test number
    662434243624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,441 miles (+972)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,441 miles
    Test number
    699110480871
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass166,469 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,469 miles
    Test number
    238068580699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,640 miles
    Test number
    889438800787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,632 miles (+24,026)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,632 miles
    Test number
    576117128949
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  7. Pass135,606 miles (+24,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,606 miles
    Test number
    268138056850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass111,315 miles (+100,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,315 miles
    Test number
    351991778181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail11,306 miles (-99,900)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,306 miles
    Test number
    148403206604
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  10. Pass111,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,206 miles
    Test number
    448645373116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever loose
  11. Fail111,206 miles (+6,025)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,206 miles
    Test number
    160532316814
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever loose
  12. Pass105,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    645730911587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Fail105,181 miles (+4,565)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    140612395702
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-40-17w worn and damaged on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-40-17w 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass100,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,616 miles
    Test number
    402338130121
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has met requirements but clearly requires further attention
  15. Fail100,616 miles (+22,655)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,616 miles
    Test number
    613391968152
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has met requirements but clearly requires further attention
  16. Pass77,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,961 miles
    Test number
    244364097962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about S88 ONJ

Does S88 ONJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 ONJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 ONJ?
The MOT on S88 ONJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 ONJ done?
S88 ONJ was recorded at 168,747 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 11,313 miles a year.
Has S88 ONJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 ONJ has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 ONJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S88 ONJ find?
S88 ONJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; n\s outer cv boot clip loose, and 1 more.

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