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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

N5 SOYMOT history

N5 SOY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

N5 SOY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,002 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

N5 SOY was last recorded at 127,002 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 5,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,916 miles · 21 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,086 miles
Average per year
7,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,002 miles
  • 2022 – 121,916 miles
  • 2021 – 116,260 miles
  • 2020 – 111,999 miles
  • 2019 – 104,355 miles
  • 2018 – 95,671 miles
  • 2017 – 88,786 miles
  • 2016 – 82,395 miles
  • 2015 – 73,375 miles
  • 2014 – 62,136 miles
  • 2013 – 47,182 miles
  • 2012 – 38,822 miles
  • 2011 – 33,705 miles
  • 2010 – 28,640 miles
  • 2009 – 22,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,002 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,002 miles (+5,086)3 dangerous5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,002 miles
    Test number
    477548904772
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass121,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    926649348074
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail121,914 miles (+5,654)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,914 miles
    Test number
    776399552643
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,260 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,260 miles
    Test number
    388659931776
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail116,255 miles (+4,256)1 dangerous2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,255 miles
    Test number
    994528914890
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,999 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,999 miles
    Test number
    748269786618
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,990 miles (+7,635)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    989698428481
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    254208266670
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,353 miles (+8,682)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    893388773776
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    425624061897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,671 miles (+6,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    556324893560
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light was on (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass88,786 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    607938925913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    624714030315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,395 miles (+9,020)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    416947715301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,375 miles (+11,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    578901439464
    • AdvisoryFront tyres shoulders worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shoulder worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corrded

  16. Pass62,136 miles (+14,954)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    818872744250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,182 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    476455453258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    878454042226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail38,822 miles (+5,117)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    717613342280
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,705 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    575382751249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,640 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,640 miles
    Test number
    891947650278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,295 miles
    Test number
    112904759219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SOY

Does N5 SOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 SOY expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 SOY?
The MOT on N5 SOY expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 SOY done?
N5 SOY was recorded at 127,002 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 7,399 miles a year.
Has N5 SOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SOY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 SOY 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 SOY find?
N5 SOY failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 minor defects: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up; stop lamp(s) all not working, and 7 more.

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