
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc
N5 HJYMOT history
N5 HJY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 35,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 35,165 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,011 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 HJY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 HJY was last recorded at 35,165 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 35,158 miles · 21 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 2,011 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,165 miles
- 2025 – 34,869 miles
- 2023 – 34,748 miles
- 2022 – 32,364 miles
- 2021 – 31,266 miles
- 2020 – 30,483 miles
- 2019 – 30,131 miles
- 2018 – 26,136 miles
- 2017 – 23,705 miles
- 2016 – 19,365 miles
- 2015 – 14,356 miles
- 2014 – 12,178 miles
- 2013 – 9,588 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall due to being driven on whilst underinflated. **Advise new tyre** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,165 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 35,165 miles
- Test number
- 383703172282
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall due to being driven on whilst underinflated. **Advise new tyre** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail35,158 miles (+289)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,158 miles
- Test number
- 779736693452
- MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor not secured to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall due to being driven on whilst underinflated. **Advise new tyre** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass34,869 miles (+121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 34,869 miles
- Test number
- 459423143461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass34,748 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 34,748 miles
- Test number
- 182651936922
- AdvisoryBack box is corroded too excess
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail34,748 miles (+2,384)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,748 miles
- Test number
- 431211662099
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBack box is corroded too excess
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass32,364 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 32,364 miles
- Test number
- 860745153151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,266 miles (+783)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 31,266 miles
- Test number
- 952171458240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,483 miles (+352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 30,483 miles
- Test number
- 392094718490
- AdvisoryOffside Parkbrake imbalance - O/S not as efficient
Pass30,131 miles (+3,995)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 30,131 miles
- Test number
- 163589126151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass26,136 miles (+2,431)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 26,136 miles
- Test number
- 850839955882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,705 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 23,705 miles
- Test number
- 669971243803
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake discs slightly corroded
Pass19,365 miles (+5,009)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 19,365 miles
- Test number
- 530474246142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,356 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 14,356 miles
- Test number
- 716125755128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,178 miles (+2,590)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 12,178 miles
- Test number
- 485905954162
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass9,588 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 9,588 miles
- Test number
- 836974363108
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about N5 HJY
- Does N5 HJY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 HJY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 HJY?
- The MOT on N5 HJY is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 HJY done?
- N5 HJY was recorded at 35,165 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,011 miles a year.
- Has N5 HJY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 HJY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on N5 HJY 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 N5 HJY find?
- N5 HJY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint cracked, and 4 more.
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