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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X31 NHBMOT history

X31 NHB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

X31 NHB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,567 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 NHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 NHB was last recorded at 88,567 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,546 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,021 miles
Average per year
5,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,567 miles
  • 2025 – 84,546 miles
  • 2024 – 78,056 miles
  • 2023 – 71,822 miles
  • 2022 – 63,545 miles
  • 2021 – 57,538 miles
  • 2020 – 55,310 miles
  • 2019 – 49,587 miles
  • 2018 – 44,856 miles
  • 2017 – 40,089 miles
  • 2016 – 35,248 miles
  • 2015 – 30,629 miles
  • 2014 – 26,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,567 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    534444063418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail88,567 miles (+4,021)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    322097689523
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass84,546 miles (+6,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    549761553865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,056 miles (+6,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    222263737909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass71,822 miles (+8,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    935163705427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    589616395815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,545 miles (+6,007)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    919873656578
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass57,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    403333892964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,538 miles (+2,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    786805041502
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass55,310 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    449049347156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,587 miles (+4,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    713431884250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass44,856 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    941188936418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,089 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    857541523415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass35,248 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    564618208873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,629 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    778191145227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,324 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    379886424403
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X31 NHB

Does X31 NHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 NHB is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 NHB?
The MOT on X31 NHB is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 NHB done?
X31 NHB was recorded at 88,567 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,412 miles a year.
Has X31 NHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 NHB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 NHB 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 X31 NHB find?
X31 NHB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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