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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S96 JBTMOT history

S96 JBT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
65,382 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 JBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 JBT was last recorded at 65,382 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 5,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,475 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,907 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,382 miles
  • 2024 – 59,475 miles
  • 2023 – 53,325 miles
  • 2022 – 48,699 miles
  • 2021 – 48,306 miles
  • 2020 – 47,967 miles
  • 2019 – 47,327 miles
  • 2018 – 46,390 miles
  • 2017 – 45,773 miles
  • 2016 – 44,777 miles
  • 2015 – 44,142 miles
  • 2014 – 43,225 miles
  • 2013 – 42,167 miles
  • 2012 – 40,999 miles
  • 2011 – 39,920 miles
  • 2010 – 38,753 miles
  • 2009 – 37,515 miles
  • 2008 – 36,110 miles
  • 2007 – 35,584 miles
  • 2006 – 34,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe from load sensing valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    216338854466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe from load sensing valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail65,382 miles (+5,907)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    734570317731
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe from load sensing valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass59,475 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    639385185178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail59,475 miles (+6,150)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    490689791823
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass53,325 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,325 miles
    Test number
    403086810635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail53,325 miles (+4,626)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,325 miles
    Test number
    363013329888
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,699 miles (+393)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    252431140277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is becoming dirty

  8. Pass48,306 miles (+339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,306 miles
    Test number
    428678925739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass47,967 miles (+640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    904845145901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,327 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    987838885268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,390 miles (+617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    103645624212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,773 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,773 miles
    Test number
    725912381574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,777 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    955518379363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail44,771 miles (+629)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    374881660409
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer just after the Cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort lazy cable? (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass44,142 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    513784964162
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside bottom arm suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass44,089 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,089 miles
    Test number
    635146014112
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding on slightly

  17. Pass43,225 miles (+1,058)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    138932214274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDriveshaft oil seals leaking

  18. Pass42,167 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    878498313225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,999 miles (+1,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    375976722402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass39,920 miles (+1,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,920 miles
    Test number
    648023221219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass38,753 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,753 miles
    Test number
    530984620252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass37,515 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    153432029290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,110 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,110 miles
    Test number
    183077028200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,584 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    121151027291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,626 miles
    Test number
    572252326280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 JBT

Does S96 JBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 JBT expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 JBT?
The MOT on S96 JBT expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 JBT done?
S96 JBT was recorded at 65,382 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has S96 JBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 JBT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S96 JBT 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 S96 JBT find?
S96 JBT passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe from load sensing valve; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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