VOLKSWAGEN POLO NL61YWN has 19 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 68,946 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 10:08.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 15th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

NL61YWN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202668,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 202568,946 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202415TH NOVEMBER 202562,882 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202315TH NOVEMBER 202456,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexible Blowing\Deteriorated
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 202356,999 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexible Blowing\Deteriorated
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202216TH DECEMBER 202350,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shockers Corroded
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 202250,115 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shockers Corroded
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202116TH DECEMBER 202246,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 202146,914 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Joints (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202016TH DECEMBER 202144,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Unable To Test All Rear Seat Belts Due To Seats Folded
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 201916TH DECEMBER 202041,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 201941,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding Wheel Bearing Not Tested (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding Wheel Bearing Not Tested (1.2.1 (f))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Silencer Insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201816TH DECEMBER 201936,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 201836,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201716TH DECEMBER 201831,258 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201616TH DECEMBER 201726,922 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201516TH DECEMBER 201623,525 MI
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 201523,525 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201416TH DECEMBER 201519,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

NL61YWN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

NL61YWN MOT Comments

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NL61YWN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 68,946 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,925 miles

NL61YWN FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration NL61YWN was manufactured on Friday 16th December 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 68,946 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,925 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means NL61YWN has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 24 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 0 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 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does NL61YWN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 NL61YWN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is NL61YWN Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 NL61YWN does have Tax. Read more

When does NL61YWN Tax expire?

The current Tax for NL61YWN will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 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 NL61YWN MOT expire?

The current MOT for NL61YWN will expire in 5 months on Sunday 15th November 2026. Read more

When did NL61YWN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for NL61YWN was on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 10:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has NL61YWN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for NL61YWN we can see 12 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 NL61YWN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for NL61YWN we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is NL61YWN?

NL61YWN is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has NL61YWN done?

The odometer reading for NL61YWN at the last MOT in November 2025 was 68,946 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 4,925 miles per year. Read more

How old is NL61YWN?

The vehicle NL61YWN was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th December 2011. Read more

What colour is NL61YWN?

The official colour of NL61YWN is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does NL61YWN have?

NL61YWN has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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