VOLKSWAGEN N3HBJ MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2014
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Mar 2014
Vehicle age	12 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	12 Jun 2024
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	2.1 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,390 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	139 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~50 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,350

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Mar 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 22 Mar 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: N3HBJ

MOT Expires In

247

days (22 Mar 2027)

Tax Expires In

226

days (01 Mar 2027)

Registration	N3HBJ
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	22 Mar 2027
MOT days remaining	247 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Mar 2027
Tax days remaining	226 days
V5C last issued	12 Jun 2024
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2596 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.9 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	87% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	30/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	64/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,090 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,350
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£740
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Lighting / Electrical, Brakes, Structural Corrosion
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~5.5 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2014), GREY, PETROL, 1,390cc. Has completed 16 MOT tests, with a 56% pass rate (9 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 92,697 miles, averaging 10,382 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 29 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 19/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-03-22
MOT pass rate	56%
Tests passed	9
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	15
Minor defects (total)	6
Advisory items (total)	29
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (16 Tests)

MOT #16 2026-03-23 16:09

Test number: 452013027121

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Mar 2027

Odometer: 92,697 MI

Items: 3

Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £1,250

MOT #15 2025-03-11 14:00

Test number: 436093754568

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2026

Odometer: 85,549 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Minor Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,190

MOT #14 2025-02-04 16:55

Test number: 297501687580

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 85,376 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))
Major Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £500 – £1,790

MOT #13 2024-02-01 09:33

Test number: 883357672801

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 31 Jan 2025

Odometer: 78,971 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory front exhaust flexy damaged
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,250

MOT #12 2024-01-31 10:00

Test number: 799058555159

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 78,971 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory front exhaust flexy damaged
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £500 – £1,650

MOT #11 2023-01-31 12:19

Test number: 403256982889

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jan 2024

Odometer: 71,329 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside rear tyre cracking

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #10 2023-01-31 12:19

Test number: 630509242735

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 71,329 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside rear tyre cracking

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #9 2021-09-03 09:32

Test number: 362833090945

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 03 Sep 2022

Odometer: 63,738 MI

Items: 2

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £580

MOT #8 2021-09-02 10:40

Test number: 481950696631

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 63,732 MI

Items: 6

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Major Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £470 – £2,280

MOT #7 2020-08-18 13:25

Test number: 425932895351

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 03 Sep 2021

Odometer: 61,399 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2020-08-17 09:28

Test number: 918710287270

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 61,390 MI

Items: 7

Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £735 – £2,180

MOT #5 2019-09-04 15:59

Test number: 398403616028

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 03 Sep 2020

Odometer: 54,950 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £980

MOT #4 2018-05-22 14:06

Test number: 159699960664

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 21 May 2019

Odometer: 37,201 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Minor Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #3 2018-05-21 15:38

Test number: 583119862386

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 37,201 MI

Items: 7

Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Minor Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Major Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £470 – £2,060

MOT #2 2017-04-19 15:51

Test number: 682482794420

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Apr 2018

Odometer: 19,251 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2017-04-18 14:25

Test number: 363957887040

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 19,251 MI

Items: 1

Fail Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	16
First registration	2017-04-18
Last registration	2026-03-23
Latest reading	92,697 miles
Annual avg (est.)	10,382 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	146%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	61% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2017-04-18	19,251 miles
Registration #2	2017-04-19	19,251 miles
Registration #3	2018-05-21	37,201 miles
Registration #4	2018-05-22	37,201 miles
Registration #5	2019-09-04	54,950 miles
Registration #6	2020-08-17	61,390 miles
Registration #7	2020-08-18	61,399 miles
Registration #8	2021-09-02	63,732 miles
Registration #9	2021-09-03	63,738 miles
Registration #10	2023-01-31	71,329 miles
Registration #11	2023-01-31	71,329 miles
Registration #12	2024-01-31	78,971 miles
Registration #13	2024-02-01	78,971 miles
Registration #14	2025-02-04	85,376 miles
Registration #15	2025-03-11	85,549 miles
Registration #16	2026-03-23	92,697 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight	×5
Suspension	×2
Exhaust System	×2
Windscreen	×2
Emissions System	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×11
Brake Discs	×6
Windscreen	×3
Fluid Leak	×2
Brake Pipes	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardCorrosion noted — inspect underbody, sills, and structural areas.
arrow_forwardAt 12 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£50 – £300

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£1,170 – £5,250

15 defects found

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Minor Defects

£440 – £1,710

6 items found

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Advisory Items

£2,855 – £9,330

29 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£4,625 – £17,070

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£170 – £1,250

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,550

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£209

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,090

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.