VOLKSWAGEN POLO NL11FFJ has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,835 miles 4 weeks ago on Monday 20th July 2026 at 10:55.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 19th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

NL11FFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JULY 202786,835 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Axle Corroded Including Spring Cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Axle Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Axle Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged Into Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts Minor Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED20TH JULY 202686,835 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Axle Corroded Including Spring Cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Axle Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Axle Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. PRS - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged Into Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts Minor Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20258TH APRIL 202685,188 MI
FAILED26TH MARCH 202585,186 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Ex Blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Missing (7.1.2 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Showing Corrosion
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Slow To Retract
  17. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 202585,157 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sill Has Corrosion
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sill Has Corrosion
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20241ST MARCH 202582,971 MI
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 202482,970 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Low Effort (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Low Effort (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Damaged Snapped (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20231ST MARCH 202480,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 202380,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20221ST MARCH 202376,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 202276,752 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20211ST MARCH 202273,348 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20201ST MARCH 202169,931 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 202069,929 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20191ST MARCH 202064,485 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201964,459 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Due To Exhaust Being Snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
  3. MINOR - Tyre Obviously Under Inflated Nail Not Repairable 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (h) (i))
PASSED1ST MARCH 20181ST MARCH 201958,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Wearing On Inner Edge
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201858,507 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Central Rear Seat Belt Stitching Badly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Wearing On Inner Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201851,167 MI
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201744,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 201644,407 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201637,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201537,176 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20141ST MARCH 201528,222 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

NL11FFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 54% | MOT Failure Rate: 46%

NL11FFJ MOT Comments

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NL11FFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,835 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,789 miles

NL11FFJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration NL11FFJ was manufactured on Tuesday 1st March 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,835 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,789 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means NL11FFJ has a 54% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 51 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 29 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does NL11FFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 NL11FFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is NL11FFJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 NL11FFJ does have Tax. Read more

When does NL11FFJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for NL11FFJ will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 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 NL11FFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for NL11FFJ will expire in 11 months on Monday 19th July 2027. Read more

When did NL11FFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for NL11FFJ was on Monday 20th July 2026 at 10:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has NL11FFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for NL11FFJ we can see 13 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 NL11FFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for NL11FFJ we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 54% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is NL11FFJ?

NL11FFJ is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has NL11FFJ done?

The odometer reading for NL11FFJ at the last MOT in July 2026 was 86,835 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 5,789 miles per year. Read more

How old is NL11FFJ?

The vehicle NL11FFJ was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st March 2011. Read more

What colour is NL11FFJ?

The official colour of NL11FFJ is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does NL11FFJ have?

NL11FFJ has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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