Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,800 cc
C8 KCYMOT history
C8 KCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 140,167 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 KCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 KCY was last recorded at 140,167 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 13,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,498 miles · 18 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,669 miles
- Average per year
- 6,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,167 miles
- 2025 – 126,498 miles
- 2024 – 123,372 miles
- 2021 – 117,260 miles
- 2020 – 109,722 miles
- 2019 – 98,046 miles
- 2018 – 85,395 miles
- 2017 – 72,809 miles
- 2016 – 67,628 miles
- 2015 – 64,381 miles
- 2014 – 60,497 miles
- 2013 – 57,130 miles
- 2012 – 52,281 miles
- 2011 – 44,840 miles
- 2010 – 32,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,167 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Mil and tpm warning lights on.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,167 miles (+13,669)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 140,167 miles
- Test number
- 922876980377
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,498 miles (+3,126)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,498 miles
- Test number
- 968327841006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,372 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 123,372 miles
- Test number
- 799054965017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,364 miles (+6,104)7 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,364 miles
- Test number
- 270983678259
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit lens damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass117,260 miles (+7,538)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 117,260 miles
- Test number
- 376509580830
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,722 miles (+11,676)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,722 miles
- Test number
- 562433300343
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass98,046 miles (+12,651)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,046 miles
- Test number
- 198793728707
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, change soon (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,395 miles (+12,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,395 miles
- Test number
- 373329722251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Pass72,809 miles (+226)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 72,809 miles
- Test number
- 484163357632
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wear.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryMil and tpm warning lights on.
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.
Fail72,583 miles (+4,955)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,583 miles
- Test number
- 191170080946
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wear.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryMil and tpm warning lights on.
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.
Pass67,628 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,628 miles
- Test number
- 321911991013
- AdvisoryCat heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryNS head lamp beam pattern poor
- AdvisoryNSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryNSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
- AdvisoryOSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryOSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
- AdvisoryWindow tints fitted
Fail67,628 miles (+3,247)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,628 miles
- Test number
- 726230690816
- Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryCat heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryNS head lamp beam pattern poor
- AdvisoryNSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryNSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
- AdvisoryOSF ABS loom incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryOSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition
- AdvisoryWindow tints fitted
Pass64,381 miles (+3,884)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,381 miles
- Test number
- 148224515046
- NoteBoth N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition
- NoteN/S/F & O/S/F ABS looms poorly routed / secured
- NoteN/S/R tyre worn to limit of 1.6 mm on inner edge
Pass60,497 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,497 miles
- Test number
- 836298804042
- NoteBoth front ABS looms poorly routed & secured
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops in slightly poor condition
- NoteUneven wear to N/S/R tyre
Fail60,497 miles (+3,367)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,497 miles
- Test number
- 388508904029
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth front ABS looms poorly routed & secured
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops in slightly poor condition
- NoteUneven wear to N/S/R tyre
Pass57,130 miles (+4,849)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,130 miles
- Test number
- 778371313053
- NoteBoth front ABS looms poorly secured to struts
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn to limit on inner edge
- NoteRear bump stops in poor condition
- NoteSuspension appears lower than standard
Pass52,281 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 52,281 miles
- Test number
- 429800212037
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition
Fail52,281 miles (+7,441)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,281 miles
- Test number
- 117730412024
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition
Pass44,840 miles (+12,208)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 44,840 miles
- Test number
- 149642411064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,632 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 32,632 miles
- Test number
- 834392420074
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail32,630 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,630 miles
- Test number
- 942162020039
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about C8 KCY
- Does C8 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 KCY is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 KCY?
- The MOT on C8 KCY is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 KCY done?
- C8 KCY was recorded at 140,167 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
- Has C8 KCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 KCY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on C8 KCY 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 C8 KCY find?
- C8 KCY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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