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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.

S15 NMA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,926 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass157,605 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,605 miles
    Test number
    783624640420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass79,627 miles (+19,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,627 miles
    Test number
    156743073291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    766338736054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass42,494 miles (+17,343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    646062052234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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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