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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

C5 KMCMOT history

C5 KMC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 55,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

C5 KMC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,519 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KMC was last recorded at 55,519 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,045 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,519 miles
  • 2024 – 54,045 miles
  • 2023 – 51,983 miles
  • 2022 – 48,836 miles
  • 2021 – 44,167 miles
  • 2020 – 39,783 miles
  • 2019 – 35,947 miles
  • 2018 – 29,839 miles
  • 2017 – 21,744 miles
  • 2016 – 15,418 miles
  • 2015 – 9,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioatedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,519 miles
    Test number
    893130442192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
  2. Fail55,519 miles (+1,474)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,519 miles
    Test number
    873364966253
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  3. Pass54,045 miles (+2,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,045 miles
    Test number
    254575857666
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
  4. Pass51,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    470160973322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / front flex section slightly deterioated
  5. Fail51,982 miles (+3,146)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    940692845812
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / front flex section slightly deterioated
  6. Pass48,836 miles (+4,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    782517137845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section slightly deterioated
  7. Pass44,167 miles (+4,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    935864903270
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
  8. Pass39,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    984136847895
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
  9. Fail39,783 miles (+3,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    470165151996
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section slightly deterioated
  10. Pass35,947 miles (+6,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    811249598135
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass29,839 miles (+8,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    545911909092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass21,744 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    868861629901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,418 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,418 miles
    Test number
    509118685683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    9,776 miles
    Test number
    306739730064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 KMC

Does C5 KMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KMC is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 KMC?
The MOT on C5 KMC is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KMC done?
C5 KMC was recorded at 55,519 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has C5 KMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KMC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 KMC 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 C5 KMC find?
C5 KMC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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