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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

Y9 NKDMOT history

Y9 NKD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y9 NKD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,100 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 NKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y9 NKD was last recorded at 145,100 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,255 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,845 miles
Average per year
8,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,100 miles
  • 2025 – 138,255 miles
  • 2024 – 129,316 miles
  • 2023 – 129,316 miles
  • 2022 – 121,342 miles
  • 2021 – 117,615 miles
  • 2020 – 115,994 miles
  • 2019 – 110,564 miles
  • 2017 – 88,445 miles
  • 2016 – 75,403 miles
  • 2015 – 66,293 miles
  • 2014 – 49,641 miles
  • 2013 – 35,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,100 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear slight damage to inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,100 miles (+6,845)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,100 miles
    Test number
    650991870999
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,255 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,255 miles
    Test number
    697737300446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,253 miles (+4,509)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    412804782277
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,744 miles
    Test number
    241431871544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front folding seat handle missing

  5. Fail133,744 miles (+4,428)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,744 miles
    Test number
    547581473453
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front folding seat handle missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,316 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    129657997557
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to inner rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail129,316 miles (+7,974)1 dangerous8 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    191974504705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage in two places on outer side wall 215 35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front flexi joint broken/split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one of five bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to inner rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass121,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,342 miles
    Test number
    562739765590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail121,342 miles (+3,727)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,342 miles
    Test number
    497913476534
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass117,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    425271675968
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail117,615 miles (+1,621)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    118846265074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass115,994 miles (+5,430)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    688707845515
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass110,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    687529108455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,564 miles (+9,588)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    853754553038
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass100,976 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    348587897360
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers insecure

  16. Fail100,974 miles (+12,529)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,974 miles
    Test number
    871210736171
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers insecure

  17. Pass88,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    334475722850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Tapped up (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail88,445 miles (+13,042)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    950677568773
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Tapped up (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    673372517863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,403 miles (+9,110)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    306646507443
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,293 miles (+16,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    444106429130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    498019144477
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail49,641 miles (+14,213)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    219569244370
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass35,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    446503553421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y9 NKD

Does Y9 NKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 NKD is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 NKD?
The MOT on Y9 NKD is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 NKD done?
Y9 NKD was recorded at 145,100 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,541 miles a year.
Has Y9 NKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 NKD has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 NKD 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 Y9 NKD find?
Y9 NKD failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system insecure centre clamp insecure; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, and 7 more.

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