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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T226 NKMMOT history

T226 NKM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,254 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 NKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 NKM was last recorded at 83,254 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,954 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,300 miles
Average per year
2,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,254 miles
  • 2025 – 79,954 miles
  • 2024 – 78,150 miles
  • 2023 – 76,795 miles
  • 2022 – 74,655 miles
  • 2021 – 72,029 miles
  • 2020 – 69,347 miles
  • 2019 – 66,939 miles
  • 2018 – 65,462 miles
  • 2017 – 64,076 miles
  • 2016 – 62,714 miles
  • 2015 – 60,790 miles
  • 2014 – 59,055 miles
  • 2013 – 56,947 miles
  • 2012 – 54,957 miles
  • 2011 – 52,558 miles
  • 2010 – 46,928 miles
  • 2009 – 41,578 miles
  • 2008 – 35,628 miles
  • 2007 – 31,124 miles
  • 2006 – 27,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,254 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,254 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,254 miles
    Test number
    702111475961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    633772182744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,954 miles (+1,804)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    131732869567
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,150 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    814031538517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,139 miles (+1,344)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    151012216348
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass76,795 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    272686869145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,655 miles (+2,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    374707007498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass72,029 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,029 miles
    Test number
    396524054468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,347 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,347 miles
    Test number
    614520846325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,939 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    105810024144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,462 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    568640787517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,076 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    441923925988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,714 miles (+1,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    277418932410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass60,790 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    737346965152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,055 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    497600574101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,947 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    745788773165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,957 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    287489272142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,558 miles (+5,630)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    898339271174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn.
  19. Pass46,928 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    983710880109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,578 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    111327969128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish and wearing low on edges.
  21. Fail41,578 miles (+5,950)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    703347769150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish and wearing low on edges.
  22. Pass35,628 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    370371878136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,124 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    573447977191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Pass31,124 miles (+4,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    913317277112
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass27,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,105 miles
    Test number
    822393876105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T226 NKM

Does T226 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 NKM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 NKM?
The MOT on T226 NKM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 NKM done?
T226 NKM was recorded at 83,254 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
Has T226 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 NKM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T226 NKM 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 T226 NKM find?
T226 NKM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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