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S39 JGA

1999 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

73,377 mi
Last recorded73,377 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Polo70,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 JGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 73,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 72,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust shield insecure

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel on service brake

Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,012 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 71,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot securing clip insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,123 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 70,038 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,144 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 67,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,391 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 65,365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,927 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 64,814 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 51,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 46,201 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,242 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,427 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 29,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,343 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 28,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,465 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 22,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,317 miles

inner side walls of n/s@o/s rear tyres perished slightly

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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S39 JGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 70,316 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S39 JGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S39 JGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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