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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

K10 ARCMOT history

K10 ARC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 18,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

K10 ARC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
18,808 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K10 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K10 ARC was last recorded at 18,808 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,166 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
1,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,808 miles
  • 2025 – 18,166 miles
  • 2024 – 17,728 miles
  • 2023 – 17,162 miles
  • 2022 – 16,842 miles
  • 2021 – 16,469 miles
  • 2020 – 16,228 miles
  • 2019 – 15,122 miles
  • 2018 – 13,898 miles
  • 2017 – 12,599 miles
  • 2016 – 10,766 miles
  • 2015 – 9,171 miles
  • 2014 – 7,563 miles
  • 2013 – 5,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,808 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal worn

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,808 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    18,808 miles
    Test number
    417788022713
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal worn
  2. Pass18,166 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    18,166 miles
    Test number
    521307222776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,728 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    17,728 miles
    Test number
    769673559047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass17,162 miles (+320)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    17,162 miles
    Test number
    675392471455
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass16,842 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,842 miles
    Test number
    924862124673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass16,469 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    624976539546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,228 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,228 miles
    Test number
    948163354199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,122 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,122 miles
    Test number
    995118072990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass13,898 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,898 miles
    Test number
    498637639335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,599 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    12,599 miles
    Test number
    175495403613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,766 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,766 miles
    Test number
    679106112182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,171 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,171 miles
    Test number
    399446825013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,563 miles (+1,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    7,563 miles
    Test number
    646832824061
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish.
  14. Fail5,719 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,719 miles
    Test number
    488673523084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass5,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    5,719 miles
    Test number
    868653423083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K10 ARC

Does K10 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K10 ARC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K10 ARC?
The MOT on K10 ARC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K10 ARC done?
K10 ARC was recorded at 18,808 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,008 miles a year.
Has K10 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K10 ARC has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on K10 ARC 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 K10 ARC find?
K10 ARC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; fuel cap seal worn.

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