VOLKSWAGEN POLO BR53NXS has 16 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,976 miles 5 months ago on Monday 7th July 2025 at 10:31.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st February 2026.

BR53NXS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH JULY 2026122,976 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED7TH JULY 2025122,975 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Boht Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202414TH JULY 2025118,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED26TH JUNE 2024118,477 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Significantly Affected By An Obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH JULY 202314TH JULY 2024113,284 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 202230TH MARCH 2023109,028 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 2022109,028 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202125TH FEBRUARY 202296,435 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202025TH FEBRUARY 202187,549 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 202087,519 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201925TH FEBRUARY 202075,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201975,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working Dipped Beam (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201824TH FEBRUARY 201970,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201724TH FEBRUARY 201866,732 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201624TH FEBRUARY 201756,977 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201419TH APRIL 201539,168 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BR53NXS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

BR53NXS MOT Comments

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BR53NXS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,976 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,784 miles

BR53NXS FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration BR53NXS was manufactured on Tuesday 19th April 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 122,976 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,784 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BR53NXS has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 15 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Sunday 1st February 2026 .

Does BR53NXS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 15th December 2025 BR53NXS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BR53NXS Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 15th December 2025 BR53NXS does have Tax. Read more

When does BR53NXS Tax expire?

The current Tax for BR53NXS will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st February 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BR53NXS MOT expire?

The current MOT for BR53NXS will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 14th July 2026. Read more

When did BR53NXS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BR53NXS was on Monday 7th July 2025 at 10:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BR53NXS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for BR53NXS we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BR53NXS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for BR53NXS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BR53NXS?

BR53NXS is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has BR53NXS done?

The odometer reading for BR53NXS at the last MOT in July 2025 was 122,976 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,784 miles per year. Read more

How old is BR53NXS?

The vehicle BR53NXS was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 19th April 2011. Read more

What colour is BR53NXS?

The official colour of BR53NXS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BR53NXS have?

BR53NXS has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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