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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T16 NWMMOT history

T16 NWM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,887 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 NWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 NWM was last recorded at 99,887 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,689 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
5,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,887 miles
  • 2025 – 97,689 miles
  • 2024 – 95,379 miles
  • 2023 – 93,894 miles
  • 2022 – 89,785 miles
  • 2021 – 83,143 miles
  • 2020 – 79,240 miles
  • 2019 – 75,882 miles
  • 2018 – 69,981 miles
  • 2017 – 58,390 miles
  • 2016 – 47,709 miles
  • 2015 – 36,075 miles
  • 2014 – 31,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,887 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,887 miles (+2,198)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    677300270071
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass97,689 miles (+2,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    590626393658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  3. Pass95,379 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    201576758508
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
  4. Pass93,894 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    691766311471
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
  5. Pass89,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,785 miles
    Test number
    588601065858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Fail89,785 miles (+6,642)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,785 miles
    Test number
    386826671434
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass83,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    386995160924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail83,143 miles (+3,903)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    210005844008
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass79,240 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    493020378749
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass75,882 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    132355645510
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass69,981 miles (+11,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    283380987680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass58,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    333881289652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail58,388 miles (+10,679)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    431693529512
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass47,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    148151067546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,708 miles (+11,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    242332579782
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass36,075 miles (+4,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,075 miles
    Test number
    635307075149
    • 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)
  17. Pass31,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,447 miles
    Test number
    807995664109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 NWM

Does T16 NWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 NWM is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 NWM?
The MOT on T16 NWM is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 NWM done?
T16 NWM was recorded at 99,887 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,719 miles a year.
Has T16 NWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 NWM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 NWM 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 T16 NWM find?
T16 NWM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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