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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T3 NVMMOT history

T3 NVM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,412 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 NVM
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
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 NVM was last recorded at 143,412 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 6,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,209 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,203 miles
Average per year
9,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,412 miles
  • 2024 – 137,209 miles
  • 2023 – 133,547 miles
  • 2022 – 124,069 miles
  • 2021 – 114,240 miles
  • 2020 – 96,843 miles
  • 2019 – 85,632 miles
  • 2018 – 72,277 miles
  • 2017 – 59,929 miles
  • 2016 – 49,390 miles
  • 2014 – 38,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,412 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection-rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling off- all brake flexi ferrules corroded-exhaust flexi cover missing-

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Middle exhaust clamp corroded-rear axle mounting areas corroded-exhaust corroded-n s f headlamp aim on limit-o s f rear wishbone bush perished-

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,412 miles (+6,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,412 miles
    Test number
    771832438777
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust

  2. Pass137,209 miles (+3,662)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,209 miles
    Test number
    320090656247
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass133,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,547 miles
    Test number
    255431350662
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection-rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling off- all brake flexi ferrules corroded-exhaust flexi cover missing-
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded-rear axle mounting areas corroded-exhaust corroded-n s f headlamp aim on limit-o s f rear wishbone bush perished-
    • AdvisoryO s f link boot perished-o s f top shocker mounting slight lift-

  4. Fail133,547 miles (+9,478)3 dangerous16 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,547 miles
    Test number
    273419437776
    • DangerousSeat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision n s middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSeat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision n s r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSeat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision o s r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n s f link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n s f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure ns f (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working o s r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working o s r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o s r (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection-rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling off- all brake flexi ferrules corroded-exhaust flexi cover missing-
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded-rear axle mounting areas corroded-exhaust corroded-n s f headlamp aim on limit-o s f rear wishbone bush perished-

  5. Pass124,069 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    927727198677
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded-wishbone bushes perished-inner rack arms slight play

  6. Pass114,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,240 miles
    Test number
    965285469529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  7. Fail114,240 miles (+7,041)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,240 miles
    Test number
    310248331906
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  8. Pass107,199 miles (+238)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,199 miles
    Test number
    472178774186
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryService due

  9. Fail106,961 miles (+10,118)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,961 miles
    Test number
    333561585199
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryService due

  10. Pass96,843 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    342928917041
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail96,843 miles (+11,211)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    167719429165
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass85,632 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,632 miles
    Test number
    980249836926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail85,629 miles (+13,352)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    461205004415
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass72,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    468660173627
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail72,277 miles (+12,348)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    341428250928
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  16. Pass59,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    184001034210
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail59,929 miles (+10,539)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    186210269371
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    273369064455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail49,390 miles (+11,011)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    637935569454
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,379 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,379 miles
    Test number
    135718314339
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T3 NVM

Does T3 NVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 NVM is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 NVM?
The MOT on T3 NVM is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 NVM done?
T3 NVM was recorded at 143,412 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 9,472 miles a year.
Has T3 NVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 NVM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 NVM 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 T3 NVM find?
T3 NVM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; underside of vehicle has surface rust.

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