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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

NJB 162MOT history

NJB 162 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

NJB 162 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,034 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJB 162
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJB 162 was last recorded at 66,034 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2025: 63,923 miles, lower than 64,921 miles on 16 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,923 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,111 miles
Average per year
2,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,034 miles
  • 2025 – 63,923 miles
  • 2024 – 62,111 miles
  • 2023 – 60,297 miles
  • 2022 – 58,387 miles
  • 2021 – 57,244 miles
  • 2020 – 55,875 miles
  • 2019 – 53,649 miles
  • 2018 – 50,786 miles
  • 2017 – 47,127 miles
  • 2016 – 38,620 miles
  • 2015 – 28,888 miles
  • 2013 – 28,767 miles
  • 2012 – 27,155 miles
  • 2011 – 26,806 miles
  • 2010 – 26,126 miles
  • 2009 – 25,433 miles
  • 2008 – 24,070 miles
  • 2007 – 21,568 miles
  • 2006 – 19,287 miles
  • 2005 – 16,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,034 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly misted
  • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,034 miles (+2,111)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    622323910136
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly misted
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,923 miles (-998)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    554754059657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,921 miles (+2,810)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    680311207488
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,111 miles (+1,814)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    242131778078
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,297 miles (+1,910)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    424419664530
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers. 1 completely split. Other badly split. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,387 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    799332871847
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also edges bald. Starting to loose shape. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective BOTH front rubbers splitting. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,387 miles (+1,143)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    323685313934
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also edges bald. Starting to loose shape. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective BOTH front rubbers splitting. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,244 miles (+1,369)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    791849891552
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    548321938094
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both--outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail55,875 miles (+2,226)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    353924465612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Internal adjuster not attached. Will not adjust properly!! (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding When spun by hand!! (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both--outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge looks under inflated! (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    431192206642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,649 miles (+2,863)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    940383191031
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front & rear sections- Also has a broken mounting at the front section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass50,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    318617042772
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe deteriorating at the flexible joint.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating.

  14. Fail50,786 miles (+3,659)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    406812915424
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe deteriorating at the flexible joint.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating.

  15. Pass47,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    770108315587
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have no tread pattern inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryService light on

  16. Fail47,127 miles (+8,507)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    982270009829
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have no tread pattern inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryService light on

  17. Pass38,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    523237146977
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,620 miles (+9,732)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    240342421136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,888 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    556697925006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,767 miles (+1,612)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    607316473289
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteCentre section of exhaust corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

  21. Pass27,155 miles (+349)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    216184062215
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread starting to wear on edges
    • NoteLight scoring to windscreen
    • NoteMinor roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated
    • NoteNearside front outer brake pad starting to wear

  22. Pass26,806 miles (+680)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    675377671221
    • NoteRear wiper rubber is starting to perish
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing noise near side rear

  23. Pass26,126 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,126 miles
    Test number
    401054870212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,433 miles (+1,363)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,433 miles
    Test number
    891152279293
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteFront wiper blades are worn (plastic rubbing on the windscreen)

  25. Pass24,070 miles (+2,502)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,070 miles
    Test number
    783460078289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight damage to the sidewall
    • NoteTemprature light came on but the cooling fan never started recomend further investigation
    • NoteWiper blade coming apart

  26. Pass21,568 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,568 miles
    Test number
    660822067290
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass19,287 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    392474036273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    16,404 miles
    Test number
    793498305273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NJB 162

What vehicle is registration NJB 162 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJB 162 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NJB 162 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJB 162 is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJB 162?
The MOT on NJB 162 is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJB 162 done?
NJB 162 was recorded at 66,034 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,367 miles a year.
Has NJB 162 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJB 162 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on NJB 162 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NJB 162 find?
NJB 162 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: both headlamp lenses slightly misted; nearside anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 5 more.

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