
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
S15 NMAMOT history
S15 NMA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 159,926 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 NMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S15 NMA was last recorded at 159,926 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,905 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 12,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,926 miles
- 2025 – 157,605 miles
- 2024 – 149,071 miles
- 2023 – 132,237 miles
- 2022 – 114,822 miles
- 2021 – 102,734 miles
- 2020 – 96,166 miles
- 2019 – 87,876 miles
- 2018 – 79,627 miles
- 2017 – 59,900 miles
- 2016 – 42,494 miles
- 2015 – 25,151 miles
- 2014 – 10,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Drive belt worn, but not excessively perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and worn smooth on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,926 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 159,926 miles
- Test number
- 668581065131
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,905 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,905 miles
- Test number
- 523980110157
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,605 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 157,605 miles
- Test number
- 783624640420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,602 miles (+8,531)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,602 miles
- Test number
- 898472232331
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,071 miles (+16,834)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,071 miles
- Test number
- 348498996606
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,237 miles (+17,415)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 132,237 miles
- Test number
- 728508130310
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from the outside
Pass114,822 miles (+12,088)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 114,822 miles
- Test number
- 887230943303
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,734 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 102,734 miles
- Test number
- 541832128576
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail102,729 miles (+6,563)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,729 miles
- Test number
- 493963007715
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,166 miles (+8,290)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,166 miles
- Test number
- 991597703394
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage of oil o/s drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,876 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 87,876 miles
- Test number
- 207700297811
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop detetiorated
Fail87,876 miles (+8,249)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,876 miles
- Test number
- 417696605981
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop detetiorated
Pass79,627 miles (+19,727)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,627 miles
- Test number
- 156743073291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 59,900 miles
- Test number
- 766338736054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,900 miles (+17,406)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,900 miles
- Test number
- 171790118803
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass42,494 miles (+17,343)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,494 miles
- Test number
- 646062052234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,151 miles (+15,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 25,151 miles
- Test number
- 540920634021
- 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)
Pass10,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 10,140 miles
- Test number
- 195180834287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S15 NMA
- Does S15 NMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 NMA is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S15 NMA?
- The MOT on S15 NMA is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S15 NMA done?
- S15 NMA was recorded at 159,926 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 12,803 miles a year.
- Has S15 NMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 NMA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S15 NMA 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 S15 NMA find?
- S15 NMA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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