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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

C5 NSFMOT history

C5 NSF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

C5 NSF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,474 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NSF was last recorded at 72,474 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 8,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,961 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,513 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,474 miles
  • 2025 – 63,961 miles
  • 2024 – 62,591 miles
  • 2023 – 59,017 miles
  • 2022 – 55,298 miles
  • 2021 – 48,903 miles
  • 2020 – 46,157 miles
  • 2019 – 42,498 miles
  • 2018 – 38,732 miles
  • 2017 – 34,922 miles
  • 2015 – 31,256 miles
  • 2014 – 28,515 miles
  • 2012 – 15,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,474 miles
  • 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))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,474 miles (+8,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,474 miles
    Test number
    645753507536
    • 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))
  2. Pass63,961 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,961 miles
    Test number
    393099903900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass62,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    739031003745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail62,591 miles (+3,574)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    326505470695
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Back & Front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass59,017 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    838195094913
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are starting to crack in the treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass55,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    521597585096
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly cracking in tread no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail55,298 miles (+6,395)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    544921643303
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly cracking in tread no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass48,903 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    360920872784
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass46,157 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,157 miles
    Test number
    105152136963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,498 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,498 miles
    Test number
    995848512513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass38,732 miles (+3,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,732 miles
    Test number
    204431876090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the walls and treads
  12. Pass34,922 miles (+3,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    563223139888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the treads and walls
  13. Pass31,256 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,256 miles
    Test number
    459733549210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is near cracking
  14. Pass28,515 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    396197154360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,466 miles (+4,829)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,466 miles
    Test number
    927427404096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack in the tread
  16. Pass15,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,637 miles
    Test number
    145136842323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NSF

Does C5 NSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 NSF is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 NSF?
The MOT on C5 NSF is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 NSF done?
C5 NSF was recorded at 72,474 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has C5 NSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NSF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 NSF 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 C5 NSF find?
C5 NSF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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