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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

V5 NSAMOT history

V5 NSA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

V5 NSA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,248 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 NSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 NSA was last recorded at 80,248 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,505 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,743 miles
Average per year
4,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,248 miles
  • 2025 – 76,505 miles
  • 2024 – 73,644 miles
  • 2023 – 69,520 miles
  • 2022 – 64,678 miles
  • 2021 – 62,570 miles
  • 2020 – 60,547 miles
  • 2019 – 57,141 miles
  • 2018 – 54,585 miles
  • 2017 – 51,870 miles
  • 2016 – 48,547 miles
  • 2015 – 44,214 miles
  • 2014 – 32,776 miles
  • 2013 – 27,131 miles
  • 2012 – 22,143 miles
  • 2011 – 17,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,248 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    786623654238
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail80,247 miles (+3,742)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    186354526228
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass76,505 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    798106675038
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass73,644 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,644 miles
    Test number
    142166528584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,520 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,520 miles
    Test number
    505336982847
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail69,516 miles (+4,838)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    688762525906
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    939378025666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,678 miles (+2,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    906741651032
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass62,570 miles (+2,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    882755065817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass60,547 miles (+3,406)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    850451362453
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,141 miles (+2,556)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    551010463515
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass54,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    823802362516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,585 miles (+2,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    535821187185
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass51,870 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    708398630817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,547 miles (+4,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,547 miles
    Test number
    648466853646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    647114035038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,214 miles (+11,438)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    247694535063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass32,776 miles (+5,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    798593144031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass27,131 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    126495143470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,143 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    499485432039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,072 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,072 miles
    Test number
    495592941000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteHigh level brake light has a couple of bulbs out

Questions about V5 NSA

Does V5 NSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 NSA is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 NSA?
The MOT on V5 NSA is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 NSA done?
V5 NSA was recorded at 80,248 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
Has V5 NSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 NSA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 NSA 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 V5 NSA find?
V5 NSA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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