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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,422 cc

X231 JSBMOT history

X231 JSB is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

X231 JSB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,941 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 JSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 JSB was last recorded at 110,941 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,061 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,880 miles
Average per year
4,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,941 miles
  • 2024 – 108,061 miles
  • 2023 – 104,994 miles
  • 2022 – 102,284 miles
  • 2021 – 99,560 miles
  • 2020 – 97,616 miles
  • 2019 – 95,550 miles
  • 2018 – 91,656 miles
  • 2017 – 88,066 miles
  • 2016 – 82,728 miles
  • 2015 – 76,665 miles
  • 2014 – 69,556 miles
  • 2013 – 63,402 miles
  • 2012 – 58,642 miles
  • 2011 – 49,543 miles
  • 2010 – 43,382 miles
  • 2009 – 41,758 miles
  • 2008 – 39,601 miles
  • 2007 – 36,399 miles
  • 2006 – 32,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,941 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    458502365750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    470639328736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail108,061 miles (+3,067)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    448886694616
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,994 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    256989588523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass102,284 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    130190757597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,560 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,560 miles
    Test number
    448710801700
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded but not excessive

  7. Pass97,616 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    677387051808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail97,612 miles (+2,062)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    674208642106
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,550 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    104196288043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    179935139045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,656 miles (+3,590)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    800792392024
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass88,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    970275714389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,064 miles (+5,336)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    855145641407
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass82,728 miles (+6,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    816908739719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember at suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle at mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember at suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass76,665 miles (+7,109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    402239218988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,556 miles
    Test number
    228815674274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,556 miles (+6,154)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,556 miles
    Test number
    605445774255
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass63,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    858870273237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,402 miles (+4,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    156299363291
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,642 miles (+9,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,642 miles
    Test number
    969385262282
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,543 miles (+6,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    325465761234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass43,382 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    542910770296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,758 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    741420889270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,728 miles (+2,127)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,728 miles
    Test number
    650553379234
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

  25. Pass39,601 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    432084398236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,399 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    313644187278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass32,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,990 miles
    Test number
    392155576407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 JSB

Does X231 JSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 JSB is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X231 JSB?
The MOT on X231 JSB is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 JSB done?
X231 JSB was recorded at 110,941 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,071 miles a year.
Has X231 JSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 JSB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X231 JSB 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 X231 JSB find?
X231 JSB passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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