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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

S9 NEMMOT history

S9 NEM is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 102,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S9 NEM green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,894 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 NEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 NEM was last recorded at 102,894 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,458 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,436 miles
Average per year
3,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,894 miles
  • 2025 – 100,458 miles
  • 2024 – 93,781 miles
  • 2023 – 88,320 miles
  • 2022 – 84,901 miles
  • 2021 – 82,692 miles
  • 2020 – 80,894 miles
  • 2019 – 79,388 miles
  • 2018 – 74,295 miles
  • 2017 – 67,687 miles
  • 2016 – 63,636 miles
  • 2015 – 60,182 miles
  • 2014 – 57,461 miles
  • 2013 – 54,544 miles
  • 2012 – 53,049 miles
  • 2011 – 51,771 miles
  • 2010 – 49,838 miles
  • 2009 – 46,528 miles
  • 2008 – 41,938 miles
  • 2007 – 37,795 miles
  • 2006 – 28,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,894 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,894 miles
    Test number
    221531486833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail102,893 miles (+2,435)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    363023420546
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,458 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    870797623018
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail100,457 miles (+6,676)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    827519497714
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass93,781 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    618242105913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroding

  6. Fail93,778 miles (+5,458)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    665085733203
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175.65r13 80t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroding

  7. Pass88,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    975345945975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,320 miles (+3,419)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    114235553737
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass84,901 miles (+2,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    485676655345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  10. Pass82,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    800859541671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail82,692 miles (+1,798)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    386766789806
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass80,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    765875659716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front tyre heavily worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  13. Fail80,894 miles (+1,506)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    537305027156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front tyre heavily worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  14. Pass79,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    243316268346
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPassenger side rear shock absorber damp but unsure if its oil or rain water

  15. Fail79,386 miles (+5,091)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    917372252840
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPassenger side rear shock absorber damp but unsure if its oil or rain water

  16. Pass74,295 miles (+6,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    750004890733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass67,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    940660296828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,686 miles (+4,050)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    727507418683
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass63,636 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    996363429005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  20. Fail63,635 miles (+3,453)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,635 miles
    Test number
    324682622799
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  21. Pass60,182 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    806181425155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,461 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    479684814166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  23. Fail57,461 miles (+2,917)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    977474214186
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  24. Fail54,544 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    585076613148
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass54,544 miles (+1,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    988796313127
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass53,049 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    296598312184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    129762401178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,771 miles (+1,933)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    496942401175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass49,838 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    531387190085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass46,528 miles (+4,590)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    592459879002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note30mm crack in windscreen outside of swept area
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Fail41,938 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    750165998002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass41,938 miles (+4,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    954895998095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass37,795 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,795 miles
    Test number
    133898887476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass28,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    244806376055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 NEM

Does S9 NEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 NEM is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 NEM?
The MOT on S9 NEM is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 NEM done?
S9 NEM was recorded at 102,894 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
Has S9 NEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 NEM has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 NEM 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 S9 NEM find?
S9 NEM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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