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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S7 NXLMOT history

S7 NXL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

S7 NXL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 NXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 NXL was last recorded at 155,187 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2020: 112,638 miles, lower than 124,633 miles on 15 Jul 2020.

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
147,104 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,083 miles
Average per year
8,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,187 miles
  • 2025 – 147,104 miles
  • 2024 – 140,129 miles
  • 2023 – 133,166 miles
  • 2022 – 124,850 miles
  • 2021 – 118,185 miles
  • 2020 – 112,638 miles
  • 2019 – 111,897 miles
  • 2018 – 97,453 miles
  • 2017 – 85,099 miles
  • 2016 – 78,557 miles
  • 2015 – 72,786 miles
  • 2013 – 45,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,187 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wipers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,187 miles (+8,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,187 miles
    Test number
    117831972689
    • 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))

  2. Pass147,104 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,104 miles
    Test number
    583194273549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,129 miles
    Test number
    251284308649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,128 miles (+6,962)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,128 miles
    Test number
    701839833608
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  5. Pass133,166 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,166 miles
    Test number
    965994803744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,850 miles (+6,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    517725464779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass118,185 miles (+5,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,185 miles
    Test number
    156693496982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass112,638 miles (-11,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    560923401930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail124,633 miles (+12,736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,633 miles
    Test number
    174126470279
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,897 miles (+14,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    302191353836
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,453 miles (+12,354)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,453 miles
    Test number
    994394432928
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    505242328214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,099 miles (+6,542)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    715838538572
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24/16 f (8.2.2)

  14. Pass78,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    165289478891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers

  15. Fail78,557 miles (+5,771)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    318657617510
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers

  16. Pass72,786 miles (+6,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    774825128912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass65,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    358580435092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,899 miles (+18)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    588670335089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass65,881 miles (+20,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    268079425009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass45,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    147848863216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 NXL

Does S7 NXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 NXL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 NXL?
The MOT on S7 NXL is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 NXL done?
S7 NXL was recorded at 155,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
Has S7 NXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 NXL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 NXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S7 NXL find?
S7 NXL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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