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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

S23 NLGMOT history

S23 NLG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S23 NLG white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,855 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 NLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 NLG was last recorded at 79,855 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,853 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,855 miles
  • 2025 – 74,079 miles
  • 2024 – 66,551 miles
  • 2023 – 58,480 miles
  • 2022 – 51,482 miles
  • 2021 – 45,301 miles
  • 2020 – 39,882 miles
  • 2019 – 37,377 miles
  • 2018 – 26,348 miles
  • 2017 – 21,596 miles
  • 2016 – 15,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,855 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    154672803169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail79,853 miles (+5,774)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    739642392803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,079 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    163785494465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,074 miles (+7,523)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    689867154077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass66,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    506124169420
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Fail66,551 miles (+8,071)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    611688609678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass58,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    123208157959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe case corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  8. Fail58,480 miles (+6,998)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    367923069245
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe case corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  9. Pass51,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    512748497115
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  10. Fail51,482 miles (+6,181)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    289432589150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  11. Pass45,301 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    506805188694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,882 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    384864283248
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer outer casing corroded
  13. Pass37,377 miles (+11,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    367525148252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass26,348 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,348 miles
    Test number
    120974739578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,596 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,596 miles
    Test number
    360273203749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,408 miles
    Test number
    600024427913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 NLG

Does S23 NLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 NLG is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 NLG?
The MOT on S23 NLG is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 NLG done?
S23 NLG was recorded at 79,855 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,479 miles a year.
Has S23 NLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 NLG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 NLG 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 S23 NLG find?
S23 NLG passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge.

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