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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

N5 LAWMOT history

N5 LAW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 30,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

N5 LAW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,380 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LAW was last recorded at 30,380 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,485 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
2,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,380 miles
  • 2025 – 27,485 miles
  • 2024 – 24,465 miles
  • 2023 – 21,206 miles
  • 2022 – 17,496 miles
  • 2021 – 14,908 miles
  • 2020 – 13,576 miles
  • 2019 – 12,414 miles
  • 2018 – 10,882 miles
  • 2017 – 8,930 miles
  • 2016 – 6,658 miles
  • 2015 – 4,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,380 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,380 miles (+2,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    533171613642
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,485 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    27,485 miles
    Test number
    315691453229
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perishing

  3. Pass24,465 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    24,465 miles
    Test number
    336320879278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass21,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    873033359182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail21,206 miles (+3,710)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    371679553866
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass17,496 miles (+2,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    17,496 miles
    Test number
    877620847221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass14,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    557818115281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail14,908 miles (+1,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    528818885490
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass13,576 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,576 miles
    Test number
    583363886279
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass12,414 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    12,414 miles
    Test number
    887538783193
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass10,882 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,882 miles
    Test number
    831166851388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass8,930 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    8,930 miles
    Test number
    360886281192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,658 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    6,658 miles
    Test number
    152983428479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,682 miles
    Test number
    470972148459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LAW

Does N5 LAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LAW is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LAW?
The MOT on N5 LAW is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LAW done?
N5 LAW was recorded at 30,380 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,341 miles a year.
Has N5 LAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LAW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 LAW 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 LAW find?
N5 LAW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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